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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3rd Battalion

    Regiment:

    161st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 11 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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) Christian Peter Hald (ASN: 0-1286479), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hald, 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:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3rd Battalion

    Regiment:

    161st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 16, 1945

    Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 69 (1945)

    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 Captain (Infantry) Christian Peter Hald (ASN: 0-1286479), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 April 1945, near Salvamaggiore, Italy. When the advance of his company was haled by machine gun, mortar, and artillery fire, Captain Hald crawled to a point where he could obtain voice contact with the leading platoons and for means of resuming his company’s advance. Contacting his platoon leaders and assisting them by personally encouraging the men, Captain Hald succeeded in moving his men out of the prepared concentration area, thus ending the threat of casualties. He then led hem toward a ridge line one hundred and fifty yards to their front, which an enemy flare had revealed and which afforded cover from small arms and artillery fire. After reorganizing, Captain Hald led his men through the area without a casualty. When the company was again subjected to enemy fire, he ordered his men to cover and rushed the enemy position. With two well thrown grenades he killed the enemy gun crew, thus enabling his men to continue their advance. Captain Hald’s quick thinking, combat skill, and courageous action reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 11 (1945)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Christian P. Hald, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 91st Infantry Division during World War II.