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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 1944

    “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 Technical Sergeant Claude L. Creighton (ASN: 20468642), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in November 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant Creighton, 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:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 7, 1944

    Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (September 13, 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 Technical Sergeant Claude L. Creighton (ASN: 20468642), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. Technical Sergeant Creighton was assigned to duty with an infantry force engaged in an attack against the enemy. During a fire fight, many of Technical Sergeant Creighton’s comrades were wounded. With complete disregard for his own safety, Technical Sergeant Creighton voluntarily moved from place to place on the battlefield, rendering first aid and evacuating the wounded. When he, himself, was wounded, he continued evacuating those more seriously hurt until he received a second wound and had to be evacuated himself. This daring action undoubtedly saved the lives of four of Technical Sergeant Creighton’s comrades. The personal bravery and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Creighton reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces.