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An Eagle Scout in his youth, Harold Saine graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1944

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 40 (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) Harold Jacob Saine (ASN: 0-26291), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 20 December 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Saine, 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.