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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    “Work Horse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division” By Robert L. Hewitt

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Bennie H. Boehm (ASN: 0-1293360), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Boehm, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 9, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 129 (December 20, 1944)

    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) Bennie H. Boehm (ASN: 0-1293360), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 October 1944, in Germany. First Lieutenant Boehm, a Platoon Leader, led his men in an attack against an enemy village. As soon as his men entered the sector, First Lieutenant Boehm observed a group of enemy soldiers attempting to put a machine gun into action less than fifty yards away. Without hesitation, First Lieutenant Boehm charged forward calling upon the Germans to surrender. They refused and opened fire on the platoon. First Lieutenant Boehm then boldly killed one of the enemy and forced the others to flee to a nearby cellar, in which they were later captured. The outstanding courage and determined leadership exhibited by First Lieutenant Boehm on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.