Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 2, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 120 (December 12, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Myron H. Weisbart (ASN: 12186896), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 2 October 1944, in Germany. Private Weisbart, a Medical Aidman assigned to an assault company, distinguished himself during an attack on positions in the Siegfried Line. Although painfully wounded in the arm himself, Private Weisbart stubbornly persisted in administering aid to the wounded men of three companies under heavy enemy fire, and did not submit to evacuation himself until all the other casualties were cared for. Private Weisbart’s self-sacrifice and courageous devotion to duty on this occasion were an inspiration to the men of his unit. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Weisbart, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.