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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    34th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 25, 1942

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 3 (January 14, 1943)

    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 First Class Ralph G. Waffle (ASN: 12017241), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Medjez el-Bab, Tunisia, on 25 December 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.