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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 6, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 102 (October 9, 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 Technician Fifth Grade James J. Engers (ASN: 33130937), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Normandy, France, on 6 August 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Engers reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.