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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Talmadge O. Snow (ASN: 38212188), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 634th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during 1944 and 1945. 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 [then Technician Fifth Grade]

    Batallion:

    634th Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 16, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 2 (January 2, 1945)

    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 [then Technician Fifth Grade] Talmadge O. Snow (ASN: 38212188), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 634th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 16 September 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.