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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    601st Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 18, 1944

    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 Staff Sergeant Robert C. McElroy, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 18 August 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.