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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 10, 1944

    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 37 (August 15, 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 Corporal Leftwich Bentley (ASN: 37107809), United States Army, for gallantry in action in northern France while serving with the Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division. On 10 June 1944 when his battalion launched an attack toward *** , France over very difficult terrain, his company commander received a severe wound. While the area was still under very heavy artillery and small arms fire, Corporal Bentley, disregarding his own personal safety and being warned that he ran great risk of becoming a casualty himself, set out with two companions and worked his way 150 yards into the shelled area where the enemy had excellent observation. Reaching the wounded captain he removed him from the shelled area where he was able to receive timely treatment for his wounds. This gallant action on the part of Corporal Bentley is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and an inspiration to all who witnessed his actions.