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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Lecount Slocum (ASN: 0-9716), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy at Cebu, Philippine Islands, on 15 April 1945. Brigadier Genal Slocum we forward on a combat team envelopment operation behind enemy positions where fire was being received to personally supervise artillery fire on pillboxes, which were holding up advance of our troops. His presence during this heavy action which resulted in several casualties to our troops was an inspiration to tall concerned. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Slocum, 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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