Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

14th Portable Hospital, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd ‘Red Arrow’ Infantry Division

Awarded on:

November 17th, 1942

“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, [then First Lieutenant] Alfred C. Meyer (ASN: 0-427230), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action at Embogo (Emboga), New Guinea, 16 and 17 November 1942.”

General Orders: Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 37 (28 May 1943)