The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank J. Kolb, Jr. (ASN: 0-481472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from February through July. While leading his platoon in a bayonet charge, Lieutenant Kolb, through his coolness and courage, inspired his men in driving the enemy from an exceptionally strong position. Although constantly imperiled by enemy fire, Lieutenant Kolb continually exposed himself o the enemy in directing this attack. 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 17 – 18, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 156 (August 15, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Frank J. Kolb, Jr. (ASN: 0-481472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 17 – 18 November 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 15, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 154 (August 14, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Frank J. Kolb, Jr. (ASN: 0-481472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 15 September 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 6, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 26 (January 28, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Frank J. Kolb, Jr. (ASN: 0-481472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Maine, France, on 6 August 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.