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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    315th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 25, 1944

    Headquarters, 79th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 29 (July 24, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alfred P. McPeters (ASN: 0-352153), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France. On 25 June 1944, near Hardinvast, the platoon led by Lieutenant McPeters was subjected to heavy enemy machine gun fire and several enemy hand grenades. Struck in the face by a grenade fragment, Lieutenant McPeters administered first aid to himself and remained at the head of his platoon until the enemy strong point had been neutralized. Although bleeding profusely, and obviously in great pain, he did not relinquish his post until a direct order from the company executive officer to do so. His inspired leadership and devotion to duty reflect highest credit on the military forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    315th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 28, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 206 (August 7, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Alfred P. McPeters (ASN: 0-352153), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces near Sailly, France, on 28 August 1944. First Lieutenant McPeters’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.