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Edward Bosch was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    113th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 7, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 131 (May 25, 1945)

    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 (Field Artillery) Edward James Bosch, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 113th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. The enemy suddenly attacked First Lieutenant Bosch’s battery area with seven tanks and supporting infantry. He crawled under machine gun fire to give bazookas and ammunition to two men to block the approach of the tanks. By fighting fiercely, the small defending force was able to drive off the enemy infantry and later to knock out a tank, thereby forcing the remaining tanks to withdraw. Once during this action, First Lieutenant Bosch approached to within five feet of an enemy soldier who was trying to drive away with a friendly vehicle and killed him with his pistol. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Bosch, 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.