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 Macy O. Smith (ASN: 39696200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 43d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, over the period 16 – 19 March 1945. Private First Class Smith, First Scout of his company, on 16 March volunteered to scout out a Japanese machine gun nest. Daringly crossing an open field, his report of the enemy’s evacuation enabled the company to advance without casualty to a better position. On the nights of the 18 and 19th of March, Private First Class Smith with indomitable courage exposed himself to the enemy during banzai attacks in order to successfully repulse the opposition. During this fierce enemy action, Private First Class Smith was credited with killing fifteen Japanese. His exemplary bravery, superb combat ability, and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Smith, 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.
Sponsored by:
Mary
O.
Smith
Home:
Madiera
,
California
Awards Received
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Silver Star
1918, and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Smith, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, First Scout of his company, for gallantry in action while serving with the 43d Infantry Division, his report of the enemy’s evacuation enabled the company to advance without casualty to a better position. On the nights of the 18 and 19th of March, in action against the enemy at Luzon, on 16 March volunteered to scout out a Japanese machine gun nest. Daringly crossing an open field, over the period 16 – 19 March 1945. Private First Class Smith, Philippine Islands, Private First Class Smith was credited with killing fifteen Japanese. His exemplary bravery, Private First Class Smith with indomitable courage exposed himself to the enemy during banzai attacks in order to successfully repulse the opposition. During this fierce enemy action, superb combat ability, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Macy O. Smith (ASN: 39696200), 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 -
Silver Star
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Silver Star
1918, and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Smith, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, First Scout of his company, for gallantry in action while serving with the 43d Infantry Division, his report of the enemy’s evacuation enabled the company to advance without casualty to a better position. On the nights of the 18 and 19th of March, in action against the enemy at Luzon, on 16 March volunteered to scout out a Japanese machine gun nest. Daringly crossing an open field, over the period 16 – 19 March 1945. Private First Class Smith, Philippine Islands, Private First Class Smith was credited with killing fifteen Japanese. His exemplary bravery, Private First Class Smith with indomitable courage exposed himself to the enemy during banzai attacks in order to successfully repulse the opposition. During this fierce enemy action, superb combat ability, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Macy O. Smith (ASN: 39696200), 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 ClassDivision:
43d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
March 16 – 19, 1945
Headquarters, 43d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 304 (June 9, 1945) -
Silver Star
Headquarters, 43d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 304 (1945)(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Mary O. Smith, 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 while serving with the 43d Infantry Division during World War II.