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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 the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Samuel T. Castleman, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a forward observer with the 26th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Luxembourg on 12 December 1944. Lieutenant Castleman set up a new observation post under intense fire when his Division was temporarily halted by machine gun fire from German enemy tanks along the German border. 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.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 23 & 24, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces in Austria, General Orders No. 59 (November 30, 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 Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Samuel T. Castleman, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Battery Officer with the 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Hierheck and Eschdorf, Luxembourg, on 23 and 24 December 1944. Second Lieutenant Castleman’s 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 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.