G.O. No. 8, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 13 March, 1945, Page 1. - Award of Silver Star
Cokinos, Mike P.
Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Battery A, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: January 26, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Mike P. Cokinos (0-1185167), Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 26 January 1945. Assigned as Forward Observer, Lieutenant Cokinos successfully directed artillery fire for a period in excess of fifty hours, despite hostile artillery, mortar and small arms fire. He located an aid station and brought up aid men and litters to evacuate the wounded. When the Infantry Battalion Commander was wounded by mortar fire, he administered first aid and covered the fallen officer with his own body, using his own helmet to protect the commander's face until the mortar barrage slackened. This gallantry was above the call of duty and reflects great credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Hometown: Beaumont, Texas.
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G.O. No. 30, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 9 May, 1945, Page 2. - Award of Silver Star
Hanmer, William
First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Headquarters, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to William Hanmer (0-1176360), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Lieutenant Hanmer was serving as a Forward Observer attached to a tank company. The company was under heavy observed anti-tank fire. In an effort to alleviate the situation and without thought of his own safety, Lieutenant Hanmer moved his tank out in the open to engage the enemy guns and to adjust artillery on them. While doing this his tank was knocked out and he was seriously wounded. His actions were an inspiration and reflect great credit on himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Hometown: Michigan.
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G.O. No. 30, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 9 May, 1945, Page 2. - Award of Silver Star
Kuntz, Robert A.
First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Battery A, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Robert A. Kuntz (0-448365), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Lieutenant Kuntz went to the aid of a forward observer and his tank crew seriously injured by enemy fire. To reach the position, he traversed a section of road swept by constant fire. After evacuating the wounded officer, he returned through the same dangerous area to aid members of the crew. He then remained to serve as forward observer, adjusting fire on the enemy gun that was holding up the advance of a tank company. His actions, beyond the call of duty, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Indiana.
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G.O. No. 73, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 19 July, 1945, Page 1. - Award of Silver Star
Acker, Bert L., Jr.
First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
Battery C, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 29, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Bert L. Acker, Jr. (0-1175621), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Battery C, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 29 March 1945. When ammunition beside an artillery piece was ignited by enemy fire, flames enveloped a nearby vehicle. Lieutenant Acker drove the vehicle to safety. He then returned and endeavored to extinguish the flames before ammunition exploded. Inspired y his actions, members of the crew came to his aid and put out the fire. Lieutenant Acker's actions were beyond the call of duty and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Florida.
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G.O. No. 28, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 7 May, 1945, Page 1. - Award of Silver Star
Arnott, Clayton K.
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
399th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 6, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Clayton K. Arnott (32226221), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 6 April 1945. While Sergeant Arnott was serving as air observer, his plane encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire. Evading the fire, he continued with his mission of registering artillery fire. He again encountered anti-aircraft fire and started adjusting fire on the enemy gun positions. While so doing, his plane was hit and forced to land. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: New York.
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G.O. No. 27, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 6 May, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star
Nadzam, John B.
First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army
8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 6, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to John B. Nadzam (0-383829), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 6 April 1945. While flying a Field Artillery liaison plane on a mission, Lieutenant Nadzam encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire. Using evasive tactics, Lieutenant Nadzam continued his mission. Fired on again, he started registering fire on the enemy gun positions. As the first volley of fire for effect was reported, his plane was hit and forced to land. His example of courage and devotion to duty reflects credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Pennsylvania.
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