Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Technical Sergeant Paul F. Forney, 20721711, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the *** sector, south of Saint-Lô, France 30 July 1944. Sergeant Forney led his platoon in a direct assault on a strong enemy position, across terrain affording slight cover from heavy enemy fire. Nearing the objective, Sergeant Forney, although wounded, threw hand grenades at the enemy position. While so engaged he was again wounded, but rallied his men and continued the assault, during the course of which he was killed by enemy action. The intrepid bravery of Sergeant Forney, his inspiring leadership, his tenacity of purpose and zealous devotion to duty, were directly responsible for the success of the platoon in over-running the enemy position, and entitles him to a place of honor in the annals of fighting infantrymen.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 27 (29 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army