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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:

    March 29, 1945

    Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 63 (April 16, 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 Grover L. Lipscomb (ASN: 33858279), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 38th Armored Infantry Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in Germany, on 29 March 1945. Private First Class Lipscomb’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.