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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Boatswain’s Mate Second Class

    Action Date:

    April 28, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 343 (October 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Henry Kartz (NSN: 6220505), United States Naval Reserve, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy off the coast of England on 28 April 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 Naval Service.