(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Lacy L. Pack, 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 81st Infantry Division during World War II.
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Silver Star
1918, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, although grievously wounded, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Lacy L. Pack (ASN: 35639564), The President of the United States of America, United States Army, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., without regard for his own life
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Silver Star
1918, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, although grievously wounded, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Lacy L. Pack (ASN: 35639564), The President of the United States of America, United States Army, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., without regard for his own lifeService:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
323d Infantry RegimentDivision:
81st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 23, 1944
Headquarters, 81st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 126 (December 19, 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 Private First Class Lacy L. Pack (ASN: 35639564), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 23 October 1944. During the early morning a concentration of enemy mortar and machine gun fire caused several casualties on the right flank of the platoon in which Private First Class Pack was an automatic rifleman. The enemy followed with an attack in an effort to break through the weakened flank. Private First Class Pack, although grievously wounded, continued to fire is automatic rifle with such devastating effect that the attack was repulsed. The heroic action of Private First Class Pack prevented a breakthrough and drove the enemy from a position from which heavy casualties would have been inflicted on our troops. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Pack, 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.