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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Corporal Harold K. Delaney (ASN: 37119787), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 50th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    60th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 16, 1944
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (September 5, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Harold K. Delaney (ASN: 37119787), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 60th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, on 16 July 1944 during the operations in France. His actions reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.