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Fred
Elwyn
Andrews
April 6,1903

–

1998-03-31

Born:

Schuyler County

, 

Texas

Home:

Galveston

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Fred Andrews and his twin brother James were born in Schuyler County, Texas. He relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, to attend Drake University, graduating in 1933. He remained there for three more years of post graduate work, and was ordained a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister. He then pastored the Disciples of Christ Church of Des Moines for four years and then entered military service, serving during World War II as a U.S. Army Chaplain. After retiring as a major, he lived in San Antonio Texas for 38 years, and then moved to Georgetown, Texas in 1995.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Chaplain’s Corps)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (October 1, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Fred Elwyn Andrews (ASN: 0-404032), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. Throughout a fiercely fought battle, Chaplain Andrews encouraged and inspired the men of his battalion by his coolness under fire, indefatigable energy, and firm spiritual convictions. His compassion for the wounded moved him to remain in the most hazardous of positions without fear. His fearless actions won him the undying admiration and respect of the officers and men he served. Chaplain Andrews’ 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.