Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Second Lieutenant Alfred J. Halloran (Army Serial Number 01019136), Infantry, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 14 August 1944, in the area of Chartres, France. During the extremely violent battle for the possession of the important city of Chartres, 2d Lt. Halloran was serving as company maintenance officer. The city was fortified in depth by carefully prepared anti-tank and machine positions which made any advance costly and hazardous. In the course of the action a nearby tank became disabled from the severe pummelling of the determined enemy. Realizing that quick action would save it from complete destruction, and its crew from certain death, he dismounted from his vehicle, and, amid the bursting shells directed the evacuation of the tank and crew. His disregard for his own safety in the efficient execution of his duties in a dangerous situation is worthy of recognition and admiration.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 51 (17 September 1944).