Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company E, 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division "Pathfinder", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 21st, 1944

Citation:
"When all the company officers had been wounded in a fierce engagement with the enemy, Sergeant Gloar reorganized his platoon and assisted in the reorganization of the entire company, thereby enabling it to continue to fight.
When the company later began to move its position, Sgt. Gloar moved into the open and killed three enemy gunners who were attempting to set up their machine gun to bring fire upon the company. Through Sgt. Gloars skillful handling of his men and through his untiring devotion to duty his company was successful in accomplishing its mission. His repeated exemples of personal courage were an inspiration to all."

General Orders No.94, Headquarters 8th infantry Division, 21st October 1944.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

January 25th, 1945

Received with bronze star.
Decision No. 332.