The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Thomas J. Larkin (ASN: 20429297), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. During a heavy enemy artillery barrage, Private Larkin, displaying great courage, proceeded through intense fire to assist in evacuating a seriously wounded soldier. 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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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade]Regiment:
18th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 1, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 106 (October 13, 1944)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 Technician Fourth Grade [then Technician Fifth Grade] Thomas J. Larkin (ASN: 20429297), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 1 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.