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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    41st Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 7, 1943

    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 Corporal Carl C. Sweeney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 41st Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 7 November 1943. 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.