Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", US Army

Awarded on:

1943

HQ, 1st Infantry Division, General Order No. 33 (1943).

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Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", US Army

Awarded on:

1944

Awarded for:

Operation Overlord

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Staff Sergeant Shorter's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army."


General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No.39 (1944).

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Second World War (1939-1945)

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Recevied with "V" fot valor.

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Second World War (1939-1945)

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Secodn Good Conduct Medal awarded as a bronze clasp with two knots to be worn on the ribbon of the first Good Conduct Medal.

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Second World War (1939-1945)

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Second World War (1939-1945)

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Second World War (1939-1945)