Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

Eighth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 26th, 1945

"For gallantry in action in the Sulu Archipelago, Philippine Islands, from 2 April 1945 to 30 May 1945.

During this period, Lieutenant Bergmann gallantly lead a detachment of seven LCMs and one LCM gunboat in a series of assault landings in the Sulu Archipelago. On several occasions he personally led attacks on enemy ground positions and patrolled the seas to prevent the escape of Japanese soldiers in small boats. By personal reconnaissance, he selected the beaches for infantry landings and, in support of these landings, directed accurate and deadly fire from the gun boat on shore installations and on enemy small craft. Lieutenant Bergmann displayed a high degree of courage and leadership in the performance of his duties, and his action was instrumental in inflicting heavy losses of men and material on the enemy."

G.O. 172 8th Army