(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Jessie O. Hickerson, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Epinal, France, on 19 November 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Hickerson reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Jessie
O.
Hickerson
Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 19, 1944
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 15, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 175 (1944)(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 Sergeant Jessie O. Hickerson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 15 February 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.