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 (Infantry) Hugo W. Heffelfinger (ASN: 0-416865), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion, V Corps, in action on the coast of France on 6 June 1944.
Sponsored by:
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Heffelfinger
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Batallion:
5th Ranger Infantry BattalionDivision:
V CorpsAction Date:
June 6, 1944
Headquarters, V Corps, General Orders No. 2A (June 20, 1944)