Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army (505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, US Army)

Citation:
First Lieutenant Harvey J. Zeigler Jr., 0-1286224, 505th Parachute Infantry, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944 near Ste.-Mere-Eglise, France. An American truck loaded with ammunition, accidentally hit an American roadblock and minefield. The accident dislocated the minefield and damaged the roadblock. The enemy was maintaining rifle and artillery fire on the truck, which caught fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, First Lieutenant Zeigler left his position of cover and personally relaid the minefield and reconstructed the roadblock under intense enemy fire. A short while after this action the ammunition truck exploded. The personal bravery and valor exhibited by First Lieutenant Zeigler reflect great credit on himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces.