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Technical Sergeant John R. Redman (ASN: 16053782), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in France in late-1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 6, 1944
    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant John R. Redman (ASN: 16053782), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 October 1944 in France. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.