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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 27, 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 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant Oscar F. Fuhrmann (ASN: 37349656), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at the Volturno River, Italy, on 27 December 1943. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Fuhrmann reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.