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Roy
Joseph
Richards
December 2, 1918

–

September 17, 1980

Born:

New Orleans

, 

Louisiana

Home:

New Orleans

, 

Louisiana

Buried: 

Oklahoma City

, 

Oklahoma

Cemetery:

Arlington Memory Gardens

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    91st Armored Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 68 (1944)

    (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 Sergeant Roy Joseph Richards, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Battery, 91st Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 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 Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    91st Armored Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1945
    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 107 (August 30, 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 Sergeant Roy Joseph Richards, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Battery, 91st Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Surbola, Italy, on 22 April 1945. Sergeant Richards’ 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.