Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Company C, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Norman B. Angel (ASN: 20365654), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 20 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. During the height of an attack on ****, Belgium, the First Battalion had expended nearly all of the basic load of ammunition and was in danger of being without ammunition for the defense of its hard-won position. Staff Sergeant Angel, Headquarters Company Supply Sergeant, realizing this and with complete disregard of his personal safety
made repeated trips in a jeep over an exposed section of road about 1,000 yards long which was continually swept by fire from enemy cannons, machine guns, and small arms to deliver ammunition to a point 50 yards behind the foremost riflemen. From this point he personally carried the ammunition to the individual riflemen and machine gunners of the entire battalion, crawling as much as 200 yards under intense small arms fire to reach the battalion's flanks. Despite the fact that his vehicle was frequently hit by hostile fire, Staff Sergeant Angel never hesitated or faltered in his assigned task. By his unselfish devotion to duty, he played an important part in the successful accomplishment of his battalion's mission. The heroism and gallantry displayed by Staff Sergeant Angel upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.

For action performed on 20 December 1944, at Cheneux (municipality Stoumont)/Province of Liège, Belgium.
General Orders: Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No.14 (February 2, 1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)