Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

902nd Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company, Third Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 21st, 1944

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Ordnance Department) Victor K. Vail (ASN: 0-1550285), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the ** Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company in the English Channel off the Coast of France. On 20 July 1944, the LCT on which Lieutenant Vail was crossing hit a mine and sank.

M General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 75, postuhumously

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)