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Arland
Hertzog
Wagonhurst
1922-07-09

–

2009-10-30

Born:

Eshbach

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Pottstown

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Annville

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

Arland Wagonhurst graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Infantry) Arland Hertzog Wagonhurst (ASN: 0-2203704), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Forces, in 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wagonhurst and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1951
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 43 (January 19, 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 Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Arland Hertzog Wagonhurst (ASN: 0-2203704), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division (then Commanding Officer of Company K, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division) near Tosang-Kogae, Korea, on 23 April 1951. His company, holding defensive positions, was savagely attacked by a large enemy force supported by intensely concentrated artillery fire. The friendly forces, however, were thoroughly prepared for the assault and swept the enemy mass with devastating streams of fire. Captain Wagonhurst continually moved throughout the area, exposing himself repeatedly to the murderous enemy fire as he directed the deployment of his men and pointed out strategic targets to them. He personally directed the evacuation of the wounded, displaying complete disregard for his own safety as he exposed himself to enemy fire to do so. Captain Wagonhurst’s courageous action, exemplary leadership and selfless performance of duty throughout the action reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Arland Hertzog Wagonhurst (ASN: 0-2203704), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Brigade Commanding Officer and ADC, 24th Infantry Division, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wagonhurst and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.