Stadler, Burton Leonard (US Army)

Date of birth:: 1913 (Clinton, Michigan, USA)
Date of death:: February 19th, 1966 (Laurel County, Kentucky, USA)
Service number:: 36 856 151
Nationality:: American

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Private 1st Class
Unit:: Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, Sixth United States Army Group. (Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team, Sixth United States Army Group.)

Private First Class Burton L. Stadler, 36856151, 517th Parachute Infantry, United States Army, for heroic achievement in action near Le Muy, France, 15 August 1944. Heavily laden with ammunition and personal equipment, Private First Class Stadler, as a member of the main airborne invasion force. Their mission was to mark drop zones and landing areas for incoming parachute and glider units. While moving toward their designated drop zone, three miles distant, Private First Class Stadler and his comrades were attacked by an enemy company. The outnumbered group withdrew to a wooded area from which it returned the fire, inflicting heavy casualties and compelling the enemy to withdraw. During this action one of the group was killed. Pushing on, Private First Class Stadler and his comrades ambushed a German patrol and killed all five of its members. On reaching the drop zone, the group marked the area and set up radar equipment, enabling the main invasion force to land safely. Private First Class Stadler’s determined courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and on the military service. Entered the military service from Clinton, Michigan.