The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant [then Private First Class] Louis J. Boyer (ASN: 42018012), United States Army, for distinctive service in connection with military operations against the enemy during the period 13 November 1944 to 13 December 1944 in Europe. Despite the dangers of continuous action against a stubbornly resisting enemy and the constant exposure to hardships and suffering due to inclement weather, Sergeant Boyer, a rifleman, at all times discharged his many and varied duties with fearlessness and utter disregard to the absence of even the smallest comforts. His conduct throughout this period was of the highest standard and was an example and inspiration to his comrades.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Silver Star
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff Sergeant [then Private First Class]Regiment:
10th Infantry RegimentDivision:
5th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 13 – December 13, 1944
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantRegiment:
10th Infantry RegimentDivision:
5th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
March 4, 1945
Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 59 (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 Staff Sergeant Louis J. Boyer (ASN: 42018012), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action on 4 March 1945 in the vicinity of Huttingen, Germany. While making the Kyll River crossing at night, the company encountered enemy automatic and artillery fire which threatened to pin the company down. Sergeant Boyer, a squad leader, led the charge on a house occupied by Germans. The guard at the door was captured and others fled to prepared positions. Sergeant Boyer directed fire on these positions, killing five Germans and enabling the company to enter the town. His disregard for personal safety and intrepid courage reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.