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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 9, 1945

    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 42 (March 22, 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 Ralph W. Haught (ASN: 15400898), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action on 9 February 1945, during the operations in Germany. Private Haught’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.