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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    XXI Bomber Command

    Division:

    20th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, XXI Bomber Command, General Orders No. 129 (June 30, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private James L. Argo (ASN: 20457903), United States Army Air Forces, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the XXI Bomber Command, TWENTIETH Air Force, during World War II. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private Argo, 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 Air Forces.