G.O. No. 12, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 22 March. 1945, Page 4 - Award of Silver Star
Stype, Jack H.
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: February 26, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Jack H. Stype (33668260), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 26 February 1945. Having completed his mission and withdrawing his tank to safety, Sergeant Stype observed two other vehicles knocked out by enemy mines. Disregarding all thought of his own safety, Sergeant Stype drove his tank across the heavily-mined field in the face of enemy anti-tank weapons. He halted his tank long enough for the ten marooned soldiers to get aboard and withdrew them to a safe position. His action reflects credit upon himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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G.O. No. 20, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 22 April, 1945, Page 3 - Award of Silver Star
Campbell, George A.
Second Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army
Company B, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 29, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to George A. Campbell (0-544230), Second Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 29 March 1945. Lieutenant Campbell, despite losses in his platoon, continued to move forward against the enemy in the face of heavy artillery, small arms and mortar fire. With only five infantrymen to support his tank section, he moved into the town. Ordered to withdraw, he attempted to remove disabled vehicles. Unsuccessful, he continued to the rear on foot, carrying the wounded. While so doing, he was wounded and evacuated. His devotion to duty without regard for personal safety reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Rockaway, New Jersey.
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G.O. No. 20, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 22 April, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Higgins, Gilbert H., Jr.
Second Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army
Company D, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Gilbert H. Higgins, Jr. (0-544249), Second Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company D, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. When the second tank of his column was knocked out, Lieutenant Higgins attempted to warn the lead tank to seek safety. Unable to make radio contact, he moved his tank into direct enemy fire to support the trapped vehicle. Before he could reach cover, his tank was knocked out and Lieutenant Higgins was severely wounded. Despite his wounds and continuing heavy enemy fire, he helped evacuate his crew. He then went for aid, crossing 1200 yards under incessant machine gun and mortar fire. While being evacuated himself, Lieutenant Higgins lost his life when the vehicle in which he was riding struck an enemy mine. His devotion to duty and actions in the face of the enemy reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Morris County, New Jersey.
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G.O. No. 20, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 22 April, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Ryan, John F.
First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army
Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 30, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to John F. Ryan (0-1016853), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 30 March 1945. Lieutenant Ryan's platoon was spearheading the attack of a combat team of the 8th Armored Division. The second tank of the platoon was hit and burst into flame. Lieutenant Ryan directed his platoon into position. He then noticed members of the crew were trapped in their burning tank. Without consideration for his own safety, he dismounted. Under a hail of small arms fire, he went to their aid. While engaged in rescuing the men from the tank he was killed by small arms fire. His courage and heroism were beyond the call of duty, and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Onondaga County, New York.
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G.O. No. 24, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 3 May, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Brodowski, Edward
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 30, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Edward Brodowski (32853538), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 30 March 1945. Sergeant Brodowski took command of his platoon when the platoon leader was absent. He pressed the attack of the platoon until intense fire forced them to cover. While attempting a break-through of the enemy position, Sergeant Brodowski's tank was immobilized. He remained with the vehicle, directing the fire until the turret was penetrated by artillery and Sergeant Brodowski was killed. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Frankfort, New York.
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G.O. No. 24, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 3 May, 1945, Page 3 - Award of Silver Star
Elshire, Donald D.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Donald D. Elshire (37773166), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. When the tank in which he was gunner was struck by enemy artillery, Private First Class (then Private) Elshire escaped and found cover in a nearby house. From that point he saw the tank commander lying wounded near the burning vehicle. He left the safety of his position and under constant small rams fire, removed the wounded officer to a position of safety. There, surrounded by enemy, he remained for eleven hours to care for the officer until advancing troops relieved him. His devotion to duty and heroism in the face of enemy fire reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: O'Neill, Nebraska.
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G.O. No. 24, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 3 May, 1945, Page 3 - Award of Silver Star
Fralic, Ralph V.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 31 & April 4, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Ralph V. Fralic (11133204), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 31 March 1945 and 4 April 1945. A half-track vehicle loaded with ammunition was struck by fire and ignited. Parked nearby were six other vehicles, including three large ammunition trucks. Without regard for his own safety, Private First Class (then Private) Fralic drove the vehicles to safety despite exploding ammunition from the burning vehicle. Later he dismounted from his tank under intense small arms and mortar fire to move vehicles out of a congested area, enabling his platoon to move into position. His actions, carried out voluntarily, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Lynn, Massachusetts.
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G.O. No. 24, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 3 May, 1945, Page 3 - Award of Silver Star
Kemp, Lloyd R.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Lloyd R. Kemp (39420185), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. When his tank was disabled, Corporal (then Private First Class) Kemp escaped to the shelter of a nearby house. Seeing his tank commander lying wounded beside the tank, Corporal Kemp left the security of his position and removed the wounded officer to shelter. He remained with him, completely surrounded by enemy, tending his wounds. His heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Sacramento, California.
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G.O. No. 24, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 3 May, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
McStay, Richard
Corporal, U.S. Army
Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 30, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Richard McStay (32867974), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 30 March 1945. Corporal McStay's tank was leading an attempted break-through, through enemy lines. When the vehicle was struck and immobilized he remained at his gun to continue fire against the enemy. While thus engaged, Corporal McStay was killed. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: New York, New York.
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G.O. No. 57, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 29 June, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star
Walker, Austin E.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 8 & 9, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Austin E. Walker (0-1010661), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 8 April and 9 April 1945. Colonel (then Major) Walker commanded an armored task force. He personally directed a combined tank and infantry attack under heavy mortar and artillery fire. Due to his aggressive leadership and great tactical skill an important enemy strongpoint was captured with very light casualties to his own forces. While continuing the advance his forces encountered a mine field, covered by intense small arms, mortar and artillery fire. Colonel Walker personally reconnoitered the field and directed the clearance. While returning to organize his forces for the advance, he was severely wounded by mortar fire. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty reflect great courage on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana.
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G.O. No. 89, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 14 August, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Bacher, Edward C.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 12, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Edward C. Bacher (33620408), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with the 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 12 April 1945. Sergeant Bacher was artillery mechanic in a medium tank company. While moving forward to repair a weapon, Sergeant Bacher and his driver were ambushed. Sergeant Bacher was mortally wounded and the driver was killed. Despite his wounds he immediately manned the machine gun, wiping out the enemy position. Dazed and suffering from shock, he wandered three kilometers to a German hospital where he was found by friendly troops. His devotion to duty and personal courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States and reflect great credit on himself and the service. Hometown: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
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G.O. No. 89, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 14 August, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
King, William R.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 30 & 31, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to William R. King (37488142), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 30 March and 31 March 1945. Private King was driver of a one-quarter ton truck. When his platoon, advancing on a reconnaissance mission, was pinned down by artillery and small arms fire, he was instructed to make his way to safety. Seeing one of the battalion tanks burning, he returned to the front and attempted to evacuate the members of the tank crew. He then drove another vehicle to safety under heavy fire. On the following day Private King was pinned down by small arms and artillery fire. Seeing that his platoon leader was wounded, he voluntarily left his position, making his way across open terrain to inform the battalion commander of the situation and to bring up medical aid. While so engaged he was fatally wounded. His devotion to duty and disregard for his own safety in the interest of his comrades is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Seward County, Nebraska.
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G.O. No. 89, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 14 August, 1945, Page 2 - Award of Silver Star
Shilling, Harry F.
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Company D, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 11, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Harry F. Shilling (33230356), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company D, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 11 April 1945. Sergeant Shilling left the safety of his own tank to assist in evacuation of crew members of a disabled tank destroyer. The vehicle was hit again while Sergeant Shilling was evacuating the wounded driver who continued to move the wounded to a near-by fox hole. While administering first aid he was again subjected to artillery fire, wounding an officer who was assisting in rendering aid. Sergeant Shilling, seeing the position was untenable, moved the wounded to another point of safety. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Reading, Pennsylvania.
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G.O. No. 89, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 14 August, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Turney, Theodore D.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 28, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Theodore D. Turney (33362238), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Corporal Turney was a member of a medical aid group. When he received word that two soldiers were wounded he advanced without regard for his own safety. Passing through a mined area under heavy artillery fire, he reached the wounded. Under heavy small arms fire he rendered first aid and started evacuation of the wounded with a quarter-ton truck. Corporal Turney was riding on the front of the truck, attempting to make the patients comfortable when the vehicle struck a mine. He sustained wounds which later caused his death. Throughout the action Corporal Turney acted without consideration for himself, sacrificing his own safety for the benefit of others. His courage, determination and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
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