Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army (Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army)

G.O. No. 1, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 8 February, 1945, Page 4.
The Silver Star is presented to Louis H. Ivey (38055841), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, on 25 January 1945. Private Ivey with other members of his squad was engaged in clearing the town of Berg, Germany. As they approached the last houses in town the entire squad was pinned down by sniper and machine gun fire. Private Ivey, disregarding his own personal safety and with no assistance, moved his machine gun to a position where he could bring flanking fire on the enemy gun. This action permitted the rest of the squad to advance. During this entire operation Private Ivey was under heavy mortar and machine gun fire. Private Ivey's initiative and aggressiveness made possible the capture of eight prisoners and allowed his squad to continue its advance. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Texas.