Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Richard
John
Pieh
January 28, 1922

–

October 31, 1993

Born:

Deerfield

, 

Michigan

Home:

Deerfield

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Deerfield

, 

Michigan

Cemetery:

Deerfield Township Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 2 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant Richard John Pieh (ASN: 20634268), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 32d Infantry Division in the Pacific 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    126th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 110 (May 5, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Sergeant Richard John Pieh (ASN: 20634268), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Limon, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 20 December 1944. First Sergeant Pieh’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.