Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army

The Silver Star is presented to Anthony J. Touart, Col. Infantry, Headquarters, 414th Infantry, in action in Holland on 29 October 1944. On the afternoon of 29 October 1944 one of Colonel Touart's battalions was pinned to the ground by enemy fire resulting in temporary enemy fire superiority over the entire battalion zone, including the battalion command post. Colonel Touart with complete disregard for his personal safety, proceeded to the battalion command post and remained with the battalion commander under heavy fire for the rest of the day and part of the night. Under Colonel Touart's guidance, plans were prepared under the most difficult conditions for a night attack, involving the crossing of a barely fordable canal. So effectively were the plans promulgated and carried out under the leadership of Colonel Touart that the battalion attacked, crossed the canal, and, continuing the assault, accomplished its mission with a minimum of casualties. On many subsequent occasions in Germany, Colonel Touart directed the troops and inspired his officers and men to great efforts through his devotion to duty, his disregard for his own safety, and his presence with his advanced leaders. Under his leadership Colonel Touart's regiment has secured an enviable reputation for battlefield effiency and accomplishment. His conduct under fire exemplifies the finest traditions of the army of the United States. Entered military service from Mobile, Alabama.

G.O. No. 34, 1 January 1945, 104th Infantry Division.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division "Timberwolf", U.S. Army