(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 Private First Class Chester L. Martin, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Italy, on 16 May 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private First Class Marsh reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Chester
L.
Martin
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:
Private First ClassRegiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 16, 1944
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassRegiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 29, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 101 (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 Private First Class Chester L. Martin, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 29 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.