(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Joseph Shalosky (ASN: 33146979), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, Holland, and Luxembourg, during the period from June through October 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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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff Sergeant [then Sergeant]Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
18th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 12, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 99 (October 6, 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 Staff Sergeant [then Sergeant] Joseph Shalosky (ASN: 33146979), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in Normandy, France, on 12 June 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Shalosky reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.