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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 Sergeant Frederick R. Lord (ASN: 6136604), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 33d Field Artillery Battalion 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily during the period from March through August 1943. When enemy tanks threatened to break through our front lines to our supply points near the beach, Sergeant Lord, displaying remarkable coolness and resourcefulness under fire, moved his howitzer from a position of comparative safety to one under heavy enemy fire so that he could personally direct the fire of this piece at close range upon the advancing tanks. 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

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    33d Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 35 (July 31, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Frederick R. Lord (ASN: 6136604), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 33d Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from March through July 1943. When a surprise enemy infantry attack overran his battery position and isolated his gun crew, Sergeant Lord, despite heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire, continued firing his piece so effectively as to prevent the enemy from capturing his battery’s other guns. 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.