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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Regiment:

    117th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    “Work Horse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division” By Robert L. Hewitt

    (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 Marion S. White, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant White, 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.