Staff Sergeant Frank H. Vanderbilt (ASN: 39124099), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in Europe in 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 1, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 87 (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 Staff Sergeant Frank H. Vanderbilt (ASN: 39124099), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 1 February 1944 in Italy. 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.