Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

July 24th, 1945

"For gallantry in action while serving with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 28 September 1944, at ****, Holland. During an enemy counterattack against a vital bridge, Private First Class Churchill picked up his machine gun and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, ran across one hundred yards of open terrain amid terrific artillery, mortar and small arms fire to place direct fire upon the point of the attack. Out of ammunition, he dashed back to his former position and secured ammunition three times in the course of the battle. Though Private First Class Churchill was shelled continually by direct tank fire, he clung tenaciously to his emplacement, accounted for many of the enemy and was instrumental in dispersing the entire attack. 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."

Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 111

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 8th, 1945

Royal decree no.31