(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Sergeant John W. Rohrbacher, Jr. (ASN: 33293130), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action during World War II. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Rohrbacher reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
John
W.
Rohrbacher
Jr.
Home:
Wilkinsburg
,
Pennsylvania
Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 23 (May 27, 1944) -
Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
SergeantBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 6, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 45 (July 22, 1944)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 John W. Rohrbacher, Jr. (ASN: 33293130), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 6 June 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.