Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private First Class

Unit:

Service Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", US Army

Awarded on:

June 23rd, 1944

Private First Class Gerald J. Loraine 39104951, Parachute Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action. On 6 June, 1944, at le Grand Chemin, France, an enemy battery of four 88mm guns, protected by machine-guns, was firing at short range on the beach, greatly impeding the landing of Allied troops. Private Loraine's battalion attacked the battery position, but was stopped by direct fire. Private Loraine, with a small group of soldiers made an assault directly into the battery positions. Without regard for his personal safety, Private Loraine attacked the enemy with hand grenades and sub machinegun fire. Several times he picked up grenades which had been thrown by the enemy and threw them back into the positions. Private Loraine led his small group in the assault on successive positions until the guns were destroyed and silenced. His outstanding bravery in this action enabled his battalion to advance and gain its objective. His conduct was in accordance with the highest standards of military service. Entered military service from California.-General Orders #9, 23 June, 1944.

G.O 9 June 23rd,1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Gerald J. Loraine was awarded a second Silver Star Medal for actions in Holland.

Received this second Silver Star as Oak Leaf Cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first.
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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)