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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    254th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 17, 1945

    Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 145 (May 9, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Algernon J. Keith (ASN: 35708291), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ensheim, Germany. Sergeant Keith led an assault against the enemy during a heavy counterattack against Company I. In addition to controlling and conducting fire of his machine gun, he personally accounted for five enemy dead while armed with a carbine. After repulsing the enemy counterattack, he rejoined the battalion and reorganized his platoon for the defense. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Staff Sergeant Keith reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.