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Elbert
Leslie
Bias
March 18, 1919

–

March 2, 1956

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving in World War II, where he earned the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star, Elbert Bias was severely wounded in 1951 during service in the Korean War. He died of complications from his wounds five years later.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    180th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 189 (1944)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Elbert Leslie Bias, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    180th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 19 – 20, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 328 (July 20, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Elbert Leslie Bias, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Nurnbeg, Germany, on 19 and 20 April 1945. First Lieutenant Bias’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.