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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class [then Corporal]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 11, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 82 (February 10, 1952)

    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 First Class [then Corporal] Leroy F. Haveman (ASN: US-55077385), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 11 October 1951 in the vicinity of Samtae-dong, Korea. On that date Company B had the mission of securing a vital section of Hill 851 defended by a determined hostile force. As the assault materialized, Sergeant Haveman, under direct enemy observation and fire, advanced fearlessly toward the objective, firing his weapon with deadly accuracy. Although the intense hostile fire inflicted numerous casualties on the assault elements, Sergeant Haveman, undaunted by the risk involved, continued on. During the ensuing action, although painfully wounded, he refused to be evacuated and continued to employ a heavy concentration of fire into the enemy’s midst accounting for a heavy toll of hostile casualties. Sergeant Haveman’s courageous action inspired his comrades to renewed efforts and enabled them to accomplish their mission successfully. His valor was outstanding on a field of battle where bravery was common and will live forever in the hearts of his comrades.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class [then Corporal]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 12, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 66 (January 29, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class [then Corporal] Leroy F. Haveman (ASN: US-55077385), United States Army, for heroic achievement on 12 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pis-ri, Korea. On this date Company B, 23d Infantry Regiment, was assigned the mission of attacking and securing vital enemy-held positions. In a rear emplacement providing support fire, Sergeant Haveman, an automatic rifleman, realizing that he could deliver more effective fire in a forward position, he joined the assaulting elements. Unmindful of the risk involved, he advanced over the fire-swept area to engage the enemy. He then proceeded to deliver a devastating concentration of fire on the hostile positions. In the ensuing action, Sergeant Haveman assisted in clearing many hostile bunkers during which time the enemy suffered heavy casualties. His initiative and aggressive action were highly responsible for his unit being able to gain its objective with a minimum of friendly casualties. The heroic conduct displayed by Sergeant Haveman on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.