Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician Fifth Grade

Unit:

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

The Silver Star is presented to Robert A. Shapiro (35541894), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany during the period 25 January to 27 January 1945. Corporal Shapiro volunteered to employ his half-track for the evacuation of wounded. From 25 January to 27 January Technician Fifth Grade Shapiro evacuated wounded from the front lines in the vicinity of Schloss Berg, Germany. On 27 January Technician Fifth Grade Shapiro was blown from his half-track by the concussion of a shell. Although dazed he continued to perform evacuation of the wounded in an exemplary manner. Corporal Shapiro's actions and personal bravery reflect the greatest credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio.

G.O. No. 1, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 8 February, 1945, Page 3.