The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Sydney L. Kleeman, United States Army, 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, he quickly took his rifle and placed himself in a key position to protect the mortars from an enemy that might get through. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Kleeman, 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.
Sponsored by:
Sydney
L.
Kleeman
Home:
Charleston
,
West Virginia
Awards Received
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Silver Star
1918, 3d Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Sydney L. Kleeman, The President of the United States of America, United States Army, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., without regard for his own life -
Silver Star
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Silver Star
1918, 3d Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action as a member of Company K, 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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Sydney L. Kleeman, The President of the United States of America, United States Army, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., without regard for his own lifeService:
United States ArmyRank:
PrivateBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 24, 1953
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 220 (1953) -
Silver Star
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 220 (1953)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sydney L. Kleeman, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, in 1953. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.