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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 22, 1944

    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 70 (March 7, 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 Private First Class Robert T. Alcott (ASN: 32637592), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company A, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 22 September 1944, in France. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.