(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 Private First Class Frederick J. Bassett, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on May 28, 1944 in Italy. 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.
Sponsored by:
Frederick
J.
Bassett
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 28, 1944
History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor) -
Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
April 8, 1945
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 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private First Class Frederick J. Bassett, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Hopperlaver, Germany, on 8 April 1945. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private First Class Bassett reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.