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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    863d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 15, 1945

    Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 119 (April 23, 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 Sergeant Oal L. Hutchison (ASN: 18028714), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 863d Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 15 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesbrucken Wald, France. Volunteering as field artillery observer in an attack, Sergeant Hutchison, without regard for his personal safety and under small arms, artillery and mortar fire, moved forward through an enemy minefield to fulfill his mission. During this heroic action, Sergeant Hutchison contacted an enemy mine and was killed instantly. His sacrifice and outstanding courage remain as a lasting inspiration to members of his organization and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.