Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

D Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Vander Ende'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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 619

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

D Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

For merit on 17 December 1944 near Kayersberg France at the begining of the Colmar offensive.

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster (HQ, 3d Infantry Division, G.O. No. 79)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1945

Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

6 Bronze Battle Stars Algeria- French Morocco-Sicilian-Tunusian-Naples Foggia-Rome Arno-Southern France- Germany

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

D Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army

For merit at Colmar in February 1945.

With palm