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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 2, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 271 (July 7, 1951)

    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 First Class James H. Rosenberger (ASN: RA-19380025), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 2 June 1951, in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that day he was attached as aidman to a rifle company attacking enemy positions on Hill 568. When the intense enemy fire caused several casualties, Private Rosenberger, with complete disregard for personal safety and thinking only of his wounded comrades, fearlessly exposed himself to treat and evacuate the wounded men. During this action he was painfully wounded by the intense enemy fire. Disregarding his own wound, he continued to expose himself until all the wounded men were treated and evacuated. Only then did he allow his own wound to be treated. Private Rosenberger’s gallantry and devotion to his comrades reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.