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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Regiment:

    517th Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    FIRST U.S. Army

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 42 (November 21, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Arthur Joseph Little (ASN: 39283778), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 517th Parachute Infantry Regimental Combat Team, during World War II. 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.