(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Leslie R. Spring, 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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Awards Received
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Silver Star
1918, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, a company aid man, advanced to the side of the wounded and unassisted, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, on 13 November 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Spring, Palau Group, started their evacuation to covered positions. While so engaged, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Spring (ASN: 32637093), Technician Fifth Grade Spring, The President of the United States of America, United States Army, was advancing with a platoon when enemy machine gun and rifle fire was received suddenly and at short range. Seven men were wounded by this fire. When the members of the platoon took cover, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., with complete disregard for his personal safety, without regard for his own life
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Silver Star
1918, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, a company aid man, advanced to the side of the wounded and unassisted, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, on 13 November 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Spring, Palau Group, started their evacuation to covered positions. While so engaged, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Spring (ASN: 32637093), Technician Fifth Grade Spring, The President of the United States of America, United States Army, was advancing with a platoon when enemy machine gun and rifle fire was received suddenly and at short range. Seven men were wounded by this fire. When the members of the platoon took cover, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army., with complete disregard for his personal safety, without regard for his own lifeService:
United States ArmyRank:
Technician Fifth GradeRegiment:
323d Infantry RegimentDivision:
81st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 13, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Leslie R. Spring (ASN: 32637093), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 13 November 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Spring, a company aid man, was advancing with a platoon when enemy machine gun and rifle fire was received suddenly and at short range. Seven men were wounded by this fire. When the members of the platoon took cover, Technician Fifth Grade Spring, with complete disregard for his personal safety, advanced to the side of the wounded and unassisted, started their evacuation to covered positions. While so engaged, he was seriously wounded by enemy rifle fire. The courageous actions of Technician Fifth Grade Spring won the commendation of all witnesses. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fifth Grade Spring, 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.