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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    The Field Artillery Journal, August 1943

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) George V. Kenmore, United States Army, for gallantry in action in Tunisia. On three separate occasions during a period of 11 hours, the Command Post from which Major Kenmore was directing fire was bombed and on one occasion a hand grenade, thrown from a plane, destroyed a vehicle in the Command Post. Many times during the day communications were disrupted by enemy bombs and shells but Major Kenmore kept communications open with radio and messengers. He massed the fire of the battalion during the day, stopping three tank attacks and one infantry attack. His coolness and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men and were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, reflecting great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.