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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant [then Staff Sergeant]

    Regiment:

    422d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    106th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 16 – 19, 1944

    War Department, General Orders No. 52 (June 10, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant [then Staff Sergeant] Arnold W. Almond (ASN: 7086652), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 422d Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division, in action from 16 to 19 December 1944, near Schonberg, Belgium. In an outpost, as observer with the mortar platoon when the German offensive was launched, under great danger from the enemy at close range, Sergeant Almond called for and directed mortar fire almost on his own position, delaying and helping to repel a strong enemy attack. On 19 December, under direct enemy artillery, small-arms, and automatic fire, he displayed further courage and leadership in action. On the bare forward slope of the hill, a position without cover or concealment of any kind, he encouraged and directed his squads and, in several heroic actions, demonstrated outstanding courage in the face of the enemy. Sergeant Almond’s leadership and heroic efforts are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.