The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Armor) Harold Cohen, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, at Guebling, France, on 14 November 1944. 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.
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
10th Armored Infantry BattalionDivision:
4th Armored DivisionAction Date:
February 25, 1945
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Harold Cohen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 February 1945, in Germany. When the situation became untenable during the battalion’s attack upon Brecht, Germany, because of small arms, artillery and direct fire that came from all directions, Lieutenant Colonel Cohen took a position on high ground in plain view of the enemy and oblivious to all danger and constant fire that fell all about him directed tank fire, lifted friendly artillery fire that was falling too close and by personal bravery, inspiring leadership and tactical skill retained the initiative and gained the important objective. Lieutenant Colonel Cohen’s intrepid actions and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
10th Armored Infantry BattalionDivision:
4th Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 26 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Harold Cohen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
10th Armored Infantry BattalionDivision:
4th Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 73 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Harold Cohen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
10th Armored Infantry BattalionDivision:
4th Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 16 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Harold Cohen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.