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(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 Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Harrell (ASN: 6844017), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Cannon Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 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.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 37 (July 14, 1944)

    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 First Sergeant Eugene J. Harrell (ASN: 6844017), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Cannon Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by First Sergeant Harrell reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.