The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Harvey E. Dunn (ASN: 7071116), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to May 1943. During an advance on enemy territory, Sergeant Dunn’s battalion was delayed by several machine gun emplacements. Although subjected to intense enemy fire, Sergeant Dunn directed effective mortar fire against these emplacements and thereby enabled his battalion to obtain its objective. 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 and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 23, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 96 (May 26, 1945)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 Staff Sergeant Harvey E. Dunn (ASN: 7071116), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 23 November 1944. 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 and the United States Army.