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The President of the United States of America
authorized by Act of Congress
20 July 1942
takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Coast Artillery Corps)
[then Lieutenant Colonel] Arnold D. Amoroso (ASN: 0-10777)
United States Army
for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1941 to April 1942. (So much of par. 2
sec. VIII
WD General Orders 53
1946
pertaining to the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Colonel Amoroso
for meritorious service from December 1941 to April 1942
is rescinded.)
authorized by Act of Congress July 9
1918
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Jack G. Callaway (ASN: 0-64507)
for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A
213th Field Artillery Battalion
in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Chorwon
Korea
during the period 6 October 1952 to 9 October 1952
while serving as an artillery observer with the 5th Republic of Korea Division. On the night of 6 October 1952
a Chinese communist force estimated at one regiment began a determined attack against hill 395 and vicinity
seen 1000 yards to the left of Lieutenant Callaway’s position. Although his position was under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire
he continued to deliver deadly and accurate fire on the enemy
an estimated one company begin a sustained attack against observation post love on Hill 395 and overrun the position entirely. Lieutenant Callaway
realizing the desperate nature of the situation but unable to see observer post love from his bunker
immediately moved to the top of his bunker
exposing himself to the artillery
mortar and small arms fire which continued to rain around him
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Sydney L. Kleeman
for gallantry in action as a member of Company K
3d Battalion
7th Infantry Regiment
3d Infantry Division
in action against an armed enemy in Korea
on 24 June 1953. When communications in the unit had been cut
Private Freeman immediately volunteered to attempt to make contact with the company and proceeded through intense hostile fire. When hostile forces were detected in friendly trenches
without regard for his own life
were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Ralph L. Schwartz
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company E
346th Infantry Regiment
87th Infantry Division
in action against the enemy on 26 January 1945
at Tillet
Belgium. Private First Class Schwartz’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself
the 87th Infantry Division
and the United States Army.
takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ross James Alexander
III
for gallantry in action while serving with Company K
128th Infantry Regiment
32d Infantry Division
in action against the enemy on the Villa Verde Trail
Philippine Islands
on 30 March 1945. First Lieutenant Alexander’s platoon was given the mission of capturing Hill 503 which was strongly defended by Japanese from a highly advantageous position. Having advanced
the platoon came under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. When his platoon suffered casualties
machine gun
and grenades. At one time he was knocked unconscious for several minutes by the concussion of a grenade
but his platoon successfully took the hill. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Alexander
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Kenneth E. Bowton (ASN: 36482821)
for gallantry in action while serving with the 43d Infantry Division
in action against the enemy near Bulae
Luzon
on 20 March 1945. When a force of the enemy launched a frantic counterattack against that hill in an attempt to overrun our positions by using machine guns
knee mortars
small arms fire
and grenades
and without regard for his own safety
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Ralph M. Baber (ASN: 5757414)
for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment
43d Infantry Division
in action against the enemy at Luzon
on 21 March 1945. During an assault for a company objective
Private First Class Baber
Aidman
heard a call for help from a wounded officer
In so returning
another soldier in close proximity was shot from enemy fire. Private First Class Baber
again with complete disregard for his own life
treated the casualty and started back with the two wounded men
both receiving support from him. After advancing a few yards
a Japanese mortar shell fell to the rear of them wounding Private First Class Baber. In spite of his wounds
Private First Class Baber determinedly kept going until he reached safety with the wounded. Private First Class Baber’s indomitable courage
determination
and keen devotion to duty undoubtedly saved the lives of the two men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Baber
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry)
[then Staff Sergeant] Robert William Burcell (ASN: 0-2024226)
in action against the enemy on Morling Hill
on 12 January 1945. Second Lieutenant Burcell’s company successfully attacked Morling Hill
seized it
and prepared to establish its defenses when the enemy
holding a small portion of the hill
delivered heavy machine gun fire on our troops. Second Lieutenant Burcell
squad leader of the leading squad
took steps to clear the company of its danger. Leading his squad into a draw and up to the top of Morling Hill
his platoon assaulted the enemy with grenades and bayonets. As a result of this action the enemy was driven from its positions
thereby making it possible for Second Lieutenant Burcell’s company to cross with its wounded to the protected slope of the hill. The leadership displayed
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Raymond R. Collins (ASN: 14120290)
for gallantry in action while serving with Company C
1st Battalion
323d Infantry Regiment
81st Infantry Division
in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island
Palau Group
on 24 November 1944. Just prior to dawn
an enemy attack struck the position occupied by a small group under the command of Private First Class Collins. When continuing enemy pressure forced the temporary abandonment of the position
Private First Class Collins
by outstanding leadership
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Julian J. Czekanski (ASN: 35511158)
for gallantry in action while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment
2d Armored Division
in action against the enemy on 17 November 1944
in Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Czekanski was serving as tank commander during a heavy enemy counterattack near Puffendorf
Germany. His tank was hit by direct fire from an enemy tank
the round penetrating
wounding him and setting the tank on fire. Upon dismounting he realized that the fire was not in a vital place and therefore could be extinguished. Disregarding his head injury and personal safety
he ordered his crew to follow him back to the tank. Technician Fourth Grade Czekanski crawled back to his vehicle
which was covered buy enemy small arms fire
extinguished the flames
and continued the fight. The heroic act of saving the tank was extremely important because at the time every man
tank
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Leonard D. Davis
for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C
9th Field Artillery Battalion
in action against the enemy in Sicily
in August 1943. When an enemy battery scored direct hits on two four-ton ammunition trucks
the entire area for a radius of 100 yards was filled with exploding shell fragments and enemy projectiles were dropping at the rate of one a minute. Staff Sergeant Davis
heedless of his own safety
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Corps of Engineers) Arthur S. Hyde (ASN: 0-1100163)
for gallantry in action while serving with the 306th Engineer Combat Battalion
on 24 September 1944. During the performance of his normal duties
Captain Hyde came upon an infantry platoon under enemy fire. A member of the platoon was seriously wounded and lying in an exposed position on the road. Captain Hyde
upon seeing the plight of the wounded soldier
and serves as an inspiration to all who know of his feat. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hyde
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant [then Technical Sergeant] Kenneth J. Holler (ASN: 6937635)
for gallantry in action while serving with Company F
2d Battalion
321st Infantry Regiment
in action against the enemy on Pelilu Island
on 18 October 1944. As a platoon leader
First Sergeant Holler observed a wounded soldier lying on an exposed ridge. Ignoring enemy mortar
and rifle fire then falling in the area
First Sergeant Holler moved to the side of the wounded man
administered first aid
and with the assistance of another moved the casualty to a covered position. Later observing another wounded man unable to move because of enemy machine gun fire
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant John B. Hook (ASN: 36350708)
for gallantry in action while serving with Company M
322d Infantry Regiment
in action against the enemy on Angaur Island
on 18 September 1944. Conducting the advance of his section in an attack
Sergeant Hook received wounds in his face and neck from enemy shell fragments. As contact with the enemy was momentarily expected
he refused to be evacuated and
after first aid treatment
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John Lisauskas (ASN: 32992610)
on 17 September 1944. When elements of the assault were pinned down near the beach by fire emanating form an enemy pillbox
Private First Class Lisauskas accompanied by a flame thrower operator voluntarily advanced to destroy the occupants of the enemy emplacement. Upon exhaustion of the flame thrower’s fuel
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Lacy L. Pack (ASN: 35639564)
for gallantry in action while serving with Company E
although grievously wounded
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant [then Private First Class] Harold J. Patin (ASN: 14006419)
Sergeant Patin assumed command and directed the movement of each individual to an effective firing position. Disregarding the enemy rifle fire
he moved forward and recovered the body of his squad leader. The personal courage
initiative
and exemplary leadership instantly won for Sergeant Patin the confidence of every member of his squad. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Patin
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Spring (ASN: 32637093)
on 13 November 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Spring
a company aid man
was advancing with a platoon when enemy machine gun and rifle fire was received suddenly and at short range. Seven men were wounded by this fire. When the members of the platoon took cover
Technician Fifth Grade Spring
with complete disregard for his personal safety
advanced to the side of the wounded and unassisted
started their evacuation to covered positions. While so engaged
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant (then Sergeant) Chester W. Shipley
231st Infantry Regiment
on 27 September 1944. During the progress of an attack
Staff Sergeant Shipley
an acting squad leader
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Robert Par Sheehan
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 84th Infantry Division during World War II. While deployed along the Franco-Belgian border
prior to the Battle of the Bulge
he and his unit came under fire from German positions. They began to deploy their mortars as the rest of their company returned fire at the enemy. While he was sighting in his mortar a German sniper
who had his position under observation
fired and struck him in his head. He was not immediately killed when the bullet passed through his canted helmet as it only grazed his skull. However
the bullet intended for my Grandfather continued on its path and struck his lieutenant in the torso
seriously wounding him. Dazed and wounded
but recognizing the severity of his lieutenant’s wound
he
alongside the rest of his squad
began to provide first aid in an attempt to stop the bleeding. After performing their initial aid
He carried the lieutenant back to the company aid station by himself under fire from German positions.
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Ellis Smith (ASN: 34332383)
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Macy O. Smith (ASN: 39696200)
over the period 16 – 19 March 1945. Private First Class Smith
First Scout of his company
on 16 March volunteered to scout out a Japanese machine gun nest. Daringly crossing an open field
his report of the enemy’s evacuation enabled the company to advance without casualty to a better position. On the nights of the 18 and 19th of March
Private First Class Smith with indomitable courage exposed himself to the enemy during banzai attacks in order to successfully repulse the opposition. During this fierce enemy action
Private First Class Smith was credited with killing fifteen Japanese. His exemplary bravery
superb combat ability
and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Smith
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Alfred P. Vipperman (ASN: 35770667)
on 23 October 1944. During the early morning hours repeated enemy counterattacks were made against a forward position occupied by elements of the company. The enemy
operating with small patrols
made several attempts to penetrate this position and on one occasion succeeded in advancing within range of hand grenades
courageous actions
and his effective leadership o the platoon in the face of the enemy was a source of inspiration to his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Vipperman
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Daniel M. Tosto (ASN: 5293850)
on 11 April 1945. During the night of 11 April in the midst of an enemy counterattack
Private First Class Tosto
without regard for his own safety
left his foxhole to render aid to a wounded machine gunner. Private First Class Tosto
heedless of the dangers of the enemy mortar and small arms fire
administered blood plasma to the stricken soldier though extremely difficult circumstances. Then
because of the intensity of the enemy fire
July 2
1926
takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) Nial K. Castle (ASN: 0-797787)
United States Army Air Forces
for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight near Manila
1 January 1945. Lieutenant Castle was flying in a formation of twelve P-38 aircraft which encountered a lone enemy airplane. He fired from below and astern
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal (Army Award) to Lieutenant
Junior Grade Susie Josephine Pitcher (NSN: N-64556)
United States Navy
for meritorious achievement
while in the hands of the enemy from 6 January 1942 to 23 February 1945
in caring for the sick and wounded. Her actions reflect great credit upon herself and the United States Naval Service.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant
Junior Grade
[then Ensign] Arthur Stanley Roberts
for heroism and extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Navigator of a Naval Bombing Plane in Bombing Squadron ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (VB-108)
in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands on 2 December 1943. Capably performing his duties during a 2
000 mile search and reconnaissance flight over enemy territory
Lieutenant
Roberts rendered invaluable service to his pilot in the pursuit and destruction of an enemy four-engined flying boat and
undaunted when his radar and radio equipment became damaged beyond repair
skillfully used celestial navigation for six and hone-half hours despite adverse weather. In addition to his duties as navigator during the exhausting fourteen-hour patrol flight
he took photographs of the enemy plane and rendered first aid to his severely wounded pilot. By his expert navigation
cool courage
and unfaltering devotion to duty
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lieutenant
Junior Grade [then Ensign] Richard B. Secrest
for heroic conduct while attached to Motor Torpedo Boats ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (PT-121)
on 21 March 1944.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Chief Electrician’s Mate Charles William Ross
Jr.
for heroism while serving aboard the U.S.S. Dewey (DD-349) in courageously directing and coordinating the efforts of the engine room and I.C. room to maintain
and when lost
to regain electric power during a typhoon on 18 December 1944. Twice during the height of the storm
with heavy seas washing the main deck
in a wind estimated at 115 knots
and with the ship rolling as much as 75-degrees
he voluntarily carried invaluable information between the I.C. room and the engine room
takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Raymond McChesney (ASN: 0-2005712)
for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Cannon Company
415th Infantry Regiment
104th Infantry Division
in action against the enemy on 23 – 24 March 1945
near Sassenberg
Germany. Following a night attack
the enemy savagely counterattacked with a tank and two hundred infantryman. Unhesitatingly
the enemy scored a direct hit which killed him instantly. Lieutenant McChesney’s magnificent courage
stubborn determination
and undying devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and exemplified the finest traditions of the Army of the United States.
takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Herbert Alan Loree (ASN: 36173672)
for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C
111th Engineer Combat Battalion
36th Infantry Division
in action against enemy forces near Fays
France
on 17 October 1944. Private First Class Loree’s extraordinary heroism
personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself
the 36th Infantry Division
takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Charles Donald Stapleton (ASN: 0-1291349)
for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 117th Infantry Regiment
30th Infantry Division
in action against enemy forces in France
on 9 and 12 July 1944. On 9 July 1944
in the face of a surprise German counterattack
Captain Stapleton’s battalion was pinned down by heavy artillery and machine gun fire from well emplaced German tanks to the front and flanks. Resolved to push the attack despite the heavy fire
Captain Stapleton moved forward to the leading elements. With a handful of men
he forged ahead boldly and aggressively until a full-scale assault was under way. Mortally wounded in the assault
Captain Stapleton continued to urge his men forward until the objective was captured. His outstanding leadership
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
the 30th Infantry Division
First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Marvin S. Watkins (ASN: 0-801224)
was captured by Japanese forces after his aircraft was shot down over Fukuoka
Japan
on May 5
1945
and was held as a Prisoner of War until his release from captivity after the end of hostilities in September 1945.
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Charles C. Ward (MCSN: 0-30663)
United States Marine Corps
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Pilot of an unarmed Helicopter in Marine Observation Squadron SIX (VMO-6)
he worked desperately to free the pilot whose leg was caught in the wreckage and
when it became evident that there was no possible way of saving him
and with darkness rapidly closing in
was forced to pick up the second pilot and return to his base. His daring initiative
cool courage and grave concern for another at great risk to his own life reflect the highest credit upon First Lieutenant Ward and the United States Naval Service.
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Armor) Keith A. Bieschke
for gallantry in action while serving with Company B
73d Heavy Battalion
in action against the enemy near Munsan-ni
from April 23
1951 to May 22
1951. During this period
Captain Bieschke
as Commanding Officer of Company B
set an example of leadership which inspired the officers and men of his company to the highest degree. On 23 April 1951
the enemy launched their Spring Offensive against the United Nations forces
and from then until 27 April 27 1951
all four tank platoons of Company B were in the thick of the fight
supporting elements of the First Republic of Korea Division. With utter disregard for his own personal safety
Captain Bieschke traveled from one position to another in his one quarter-ton truck
reconnoitering for routes
selecting positions and encouraging his men. During the withdrawal of the 11th Republic of Korea Regiment to the Corps front
Captain Bieschke personally went forward
at great danger to himself
and led two of his platoons in a rear guard action to screen the withdrawal. Captain Bieschke’s personal appearances with his men
at such great danger to himself
was reflected in the ferocity with which they met the enemy’s onslaught and contributed in great measure to the 1
000 enemy casualties which were inflicted by Company B on April 23 to April 27. On the night of April 28
Company B was again called upon to attack
and at daylight
another 1
000 enemy dead were lying in front of their positions at a cost of only four casualties. From May 19 to 22
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Rocco P. Corbo
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 38th Infantry Division during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Charles R. Shannon (ASN: 0-393833)
for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 3d Air Support Communications Squadron
XII Air Support Command
12th Air Force
in aerial operations in the North Africa Theater of Operations
on 14 February 1917. Although Lieutenant Shannon was not called upon to participate in aerial flights
he requested that he be allowed to do so to better qualify himself for his job as an officer with an air support unit. In a mission over enemy territory
which cost him his life
were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
for gallantry in action while serving as an Artillery Forward Observer with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion
takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant Sherman Z. Goldstein
in action against the enemy in Belgium in 1944 and 1945. Sergeant Goldstein remained at his observation post under concentrated enemy fire and directed return fire that destroyed two German tanks
an artillery field piece
and an enemy command post and an observation point. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Goldstein
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Captain Dana C. Covey
for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Consultant to the Surgeon Geneal
Navy Orthopedic Specialty Leader
Executive Officer of Fleet Hospital FIVE
Director of Surgical Services
and Head
Orthopedic Surgery
Naval Hospital
Bremerton
Washington
from August 1991 to January 2001. Captain Covey demonstrated an unequaled combination of leadership
operational expertise
and clinical acumen that resulted in improved medical readiness of active duty personnel
and unchallenged operational primacy for Fleet Hospital FIVE. A superb leader of the Navy’s worldwide orthopedic surgery community and key consultant to the Surgeon General
and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has singled out his unique achievements in military medicine for recognition. Always leading from the front
whether overseas in regions of combat or civil strife
or stateside in the management
research
or clinical arenas
he epitomizes the best of Navy Medicine. By his outstanding leadership
commendable innovation
and inspiring devotion to duty
Captain Covery reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Albert Jugg
Evelyne Clopet
Robert Solomon
Eugene White
Gregory Jackson
Timothy Chrissis
Larry Hughes
Patrick McLaughlin
Michael Berger
Nelson Swain
Donald Tilley
Leonard Pinckard
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