Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Commanding Officer, Battery B, 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"For gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in Holland, on 18 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 57

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Commanding Officer, Battery B, 456th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

February 22nd, 1946

"During the fighting of American airborne troops in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in the months of September and October 1944, courageous and discreet conduct was shown towards the enemy and a special devotion to duty was shown."

Royal decree no. 11