Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)

Unit:

502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", US Army

First Lieutenant Robert G. Pick (Army Serial No 01290998), Infantry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 11 June 1944, when his battalion was attacking Carentan, France. The initial mission assigned to First Lieutenant Pick, the Assistant Regimental Intelligence Officer, was to gain information. However, realizing that this front line battalion was badly in need of ammunition in order to continue the attack, he voluntarily assumed the responsibility of replenishing the supply. Under a heavy barrage of enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety, he made repeated trips in a three-quarter ton vehicle to the battalion, carrying vitally needed ammunition. Each trip necessitated his driving on a raised causeway over inundated terrain under heavy fire of more than six enemy machine guns at the range of 300 yards, but he never once hesitated in this task. By his unusual display of outstanding bravery, courage and determination, he materially aided in enabling the battalion to sustain the attack against a strong enemy force and was personally responsible for saving the lives of a number of seriously wounded officers and enlisted men. His actions throughout the entire operation reflects great credit upon himself and his conduct was in accordance with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from Wisconsin.