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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    32d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 25, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 24 (January 26, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Volta Karlicek (ASN: 6150721), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Battery A, 32d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 25 October 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.