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(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): George D. Sweeting, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    49th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 12 & 13, 1951

    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 111 (April 18, 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 Master Sergeant George D. Sweeting, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Battery, 49th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Hoengsong, Korea, on 12 February 1951 and 13 February 1951. On these dates, a strong enemy force attacked a convoy of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion. The intense automatic weapons, small arms, mortar fire and grenades forced the convoy personnel to abandon their vehicles and seek cover. Sergeant Sweeting was at the rear of the artillery portion of the task force column. During the ambush, he moved up and down the column ordering the removal of the destroyed damaged and burning vehicles. Disregarding his personal safety, he repeatedly abandoned positions of cover to clear the road and get the column moving. His calmness and daring encouraged the men to exert their energy toward getting their equipment through the withering enemy fire. Sergeant Sweeting’s gallant actions on this occasion reflect great credit on himself and the military service.