Sergeant First Class James Elmer Earl (ASN: RA-18259856), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured on 1 January 1951 during the Korean War and died in captivity on or about 31 May 1951.
Sponsored by:
Awards Received
-
Silver Star
-
Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Sergeant First ClassBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 423 (1951)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant First Class James Elmer Earl (ASN: RA-18259856), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea. 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.