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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade]

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 26, 1944

    Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (September 10, 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 Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade] Michael Chedrik (ASN: 33829857), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division in Northern France. On 26 July 1944 in the vicinity of the **** River, north of ****, France, when his company had succeeded under very heavy fire in reaching its objective and sustained 50% casualties. Throughout the day, and under heavy enemy fire, Technician Fourth Grade Chedrik moved about the battlefield giving aid to the wounded and assisted in their evacuation. During the afternoon, casualties had become so great that Technician Fourth Grade Chedrik was the only medical soldier with two front line companies. Although greatly fatigued, he continued on his duties throughout that night. His devotion to duty and gallantry in action, was a comfort to the wounded soldiers, saving many lives and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.