(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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Jesse Ugalde (ASN: 20837534), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Fedala, French Morocco, on 8 November 1942. 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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 1, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 158 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Jesse Ugalde (ASN: 20837534), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 1 June 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.