The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Technician Fifth Grade Edwin E. Bloomfield (ASN: 36876645), United States Army, for heroic achievement in action while serving with Battery B, 861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, on 6 April 1945, in the vicinity of Buchnel, Germany. Technician Fifth Grade Bloomfield was acting as reconnaissance sergeant of a forward observer section supporting Company F, 253 Infantry Regiment, when their position was subjected to intense enemy artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms fire. When a counter-attack developed, he heroically exposed himself to intense enemy fire and adjusted artillery fire on the counter-attacking enemy, causing numerous casualties. While withdrawing under fire, he voluntarily carried a seriously wounded infantryman to a medical aid station, thereby saving his life. Technician Fifth Grade Bloomfield’s heroism and courage are exemplary of the finest traditions of the Military service.
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Awards Received
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Bronze Star Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Technician Fifth GradeBatallion:
861st Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
63d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 19, 1945
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Technician Fifth Grade Edwin E. Bloomfield (ASN: 36876645), United States Army, for heroic achievement in action while serving with Battery B, 861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, on 19 February, 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesguersviller, France. While under fire during the attack, Technician Fifth Grade Bloomfield assisted in adjusting artillery fire. After the objective had been taken, the enemy counter-attacked with armor and infantry. Although under heavy enemy fire, he continued to assist in directing the artillery fire which had to be placed close to his own infantry. His courage and disregard for personal safety initially aided in delaying the enemy counter-attack which was later repulsed.