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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Regiment:

    397th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 221 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes Pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Joseph P. Kielbowicz, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Heilbronn, Germany, during World War II. Technical Sergeant Kielbowicz’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.