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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    38th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    January 26, 1945

    Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 43 (February 23, 1945)

    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 Seymour Fishbein (ASN: 32727314), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Belgium, on 26 January 1945. Private First Class Fishbein’s 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.