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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Regiment:

    391st Bombardment Group (M)

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 9th Air Force, General Orders No. 301 (1944)

    (UNCONFIRMED – 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 Anthony Wierny, United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a B-26 Marauder Bomber in the 391st Bombardment Group (Medium), NINTH Air Force, in aerial operations in the European Theater of Operations, in 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 Air Forces.