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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant [then Private]

    Regiment:

    349th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    88th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 15, 1945

    Headquarters, 88th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 75 (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 Sergeant [then Private] Hyman Bergman, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company B, 349th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division, in action on 15 April 1945, near Furcoli, Italy. Sergeant Bergman displayed outstanding gallantry in attacking German positions while exposed in hostile fire. When Company B attacked Furcoli Ridge, the enemy was firmly entrenched in caves. As Sergeant Bergman’s platoon advanced, the intensity of the fire became so terrific that the platoon was unable to move. Disregarding his own safety, Sergeant Bergman made his way forward alone, hostile fire cutting about him and shells bursting close by. Near the machine gun emplacement, he poured his fire into the dugout, killing one of the enemy, wounding and driving the others away in disorder. By his fearlessness in extreme danger and intrepid leadership, Sergeant Bergman destroyed the German machine gun position and enabled his platoon to advance. His gallant action has won the praise of his fellow soldiers and has reflected the fighting traditions of the American infantry soldier.