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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Richard W. Newell, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the Ani-Tank Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Algeria, in May 1943. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Lieutenant Newell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.