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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class

    Division:

    2d Marine Division

    Action Date:

    June 15, 1944

    Bureau of Naval Medicine

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William P. Ruhlman, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on June 15, 1944, while serving as a Corpsman attached to the SECOND Marine Division at Saipan. 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 Naval Service.