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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Carroll McFalls, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 17 February 1944. Lieutenant McFalls, ignoring enemy mortar, nebelwerfer and artillery fire which fell as close as 10 yards from him, directed the fire of his Infantry mortar platoon for two hours. Observing and directing the fire from an exposed observation post only 50 yards in front of his guns, he controlled the placing of 800 rounds on the enemy, inflicting many casualties and aiding materially in repulsing a strong counterattack.108754

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 30, 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Infantry) Carroll McFalls, Jr. (ASN: 38037936), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Worth, Germany, on 30 March 1945. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Captain McFalls reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 361 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Carroll McFalls, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    August 1959 – May 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (August 13, 1965)

    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 (Armor) Carroll McFalls, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1959 to May 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McFalls and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.