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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) Everett Lloyd Booth (ASN: 0-1286068), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. While manning a forward observation post, Lieutenant Booth noted the imperative need for more support on his organization’s left flank. Communication with his company and battalion command post having failed, he fearlessly proceeded under intense enemy fire from his observation post to obtain the required support. Although twice forced back, he gallantly persisted and successfully accomplished his mission, Lieutenant Booth’s 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

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 47 (March 23, 1945)

    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 Captain (Infantry) Everett Lloyd Booth (ASN: 0-1286068), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 23 November 1944. While on reconnaissance after capturing and consolidating a hostile strongpoint, Captain Booth, observing the approach of an enemy infantry force supported by a self-propelled gun, dispatched his runner to obtain artillery support and alone occupied an exposed position to delay the German advance. As the enemy neared his position, Captain Booth opened fire with his sub-machine gun and took a heavy toll of the hostile ranks. Although slowed by his fire, the enemy continued advancing. A German grenade blasted Captain Booth’s weapon from his hands, but he secured a rifle and continued firing, delaying the enemy until effective friendly artillery dispersed the hostile assault. By his heroic achievement, exemplary bravery and devotion to duty, Captain Booth acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.