(UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Alfred P. Vipperman, 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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Silver Star
1918, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, and his effective leadership o the platoon in the face of the enemy was a source of inspiration to his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Vipperman, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, courageous actions, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, made several attempts to penetrate this position and on one occasion succeeded in advancing within range of hand grenades, on 23 October 1944. During the early morning hours repeated enemy counterattacks were made against a forward position occupied by elements of the company. The enemy, operating with small patrols, Palau Group, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Alfred P. Vipperman (ASN: 35770667), 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
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Silver Star
1918, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, and his effective leadership o the platoon in the face of the enemy was a source of inspiration to his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Vipperman, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, courageous actions, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, made several attempts to penetrate this position and on one occasion succeeded in advancing within range of hand grenades, on 23 October 1944. During the early morning hours repeated enemy counterattacks were made against a forward position occupied by elements of the company. The enemy, operating with small patrols, Palau Group, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Alfred P. Vipperman (ASN: 35770667), 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:
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2d BattalionRegiment:
323d Infantry RegimentDivision:
81st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 26, 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 Private Alfred P. Vipperman (ASN: 35770667), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 323d Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on Peleliu Island, Palau Group, on 23 October 1944. During the early morning hours repeated enemy counterattacks were made against a forward position occupied by elements of the company. The enemy, operating with small patrols, made several attempts to penetrate this position and on one occasion succeeded in advancing within range of hand grenades, one of which seriously wounded Private Vipperman as well as several others including the noncommissioned officer in charge. Despite his wounds Private Vipperman assumed command of the group and calmly directed the repulse of the enemy and administering first aid to the wounded. His heroic, courageous actions, and his effective leadership o the platoon in the face of the enemy was a source of inspiration to his comrades. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private Vipperman, 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.