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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 25, 1945

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (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 Private First Class Grover E. Hungerford, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Zweibrucken, Germany, on 19 March 1945. 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.