(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Arthur Snyder, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 751st Tank Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Conca, Italy, on 17 February 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Colonel Snyder reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Arthur
Snyder
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:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Batallion:
751st Tank BattalionDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 17, 1944
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Batallion:
751st Tank BattalionDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 25, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 148 (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Arthur Snyder, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 751st Tank Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 25 May 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.