G.O. No. 3, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 15 February, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star
Applegate, Calvin M.
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: January 24 - 29, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Calvin M. Applegate (35122663), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany during the period 24 January to 29 January 1945. Sergeant Applegate served as litter bearer and aid man during action at Nenning and Berg, Germany. He went forward through artillery, mortar and small arms fire to direct his men and lend his personal strength in the evacuation of litter cases. Sergeant Applegate continued to work, refusing both food and water, until he was finally wounded and evacuated. His outstanding leadership and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Kentucky.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 3, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 15 February, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star - Posthumous
Orr, James E.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: January 25, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to James E. Orr (35630831), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. While serving as company aid man Private Orr received an injury which resulted in traumatic amputation of his left leg. Despite the intense pain of his injury and with utter disregard for his own safety he continued to render first aid to the wounded until he himself collapsed. Private Orr died as a result of his wound. His display of courage and supreme devotion to duty served as an inspiration to the other men and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Forces of the United States. Hometown: Greenfield, Ohio.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 12, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 22 March, 1945, Page 5 - Award of Silver Star
Kurtz, Raymond H.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 5, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Raymond H. Kurtz (33594299), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. Corporal Kurtz, carried out his duties in the face of heavy machine gun and mortar fire despite serious wounds which he sustained. With a compound fracture of one leg, he crawled under fire to the assistance of three wounded men. He dragged another man to safety from a position exposed to small arms fire. His own strength failing, he then dragged himself to a house where he continued to give aid to other wounded men until he lost consciousness. In carrying out his missions of mercy, Corporal Kurtz displayed gallantry that was beyond the call of duty. Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 61, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 4 July, 1945, Page 2 - Award of Silver Star
Jerackas, Peter B.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: January 25 & 26, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Peter B. Jerackas (31303662), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman of the Medical Department, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January and 26 January 1945. When two Medical Aid Men were seriously wounded by anti-personnel mines, Corporal Jerackas immediately went to their aid. Without regard for his own safety, he crossed three hundred yards of open terrain, under heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire, to render aid to the wounded men. During the action he frequently crossed open, mine-infested terrain, to bring aid to the wounded. His actions reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Lawrence, Massachusetts.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 61, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 4 July, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star
Spangler, Donald A.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: January 25 & 26, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Donald A. Spangler (33230115), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the Medical Department, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January and 26 January 1945. Working with his troops as a Medical Aid Man, Sergeant Spangler displayed exceptional bravery. He went to the aid of casualties in open terrain, under direct fire, and across ground known to contain a mine field. For two days and nights he went without rest in carrying out his missions. When two other Medical Aid Men were wounded by anti-personnel mines, Sergeant Spangler, without thought for his own safety, crossed three hundred yards of open terrain under heavy enemy small arms and mortar fire to aid and evacuate the wounded men. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Aspers, Pennsylvania.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 76, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 27 July, 1945, Page 2 - Award of Silver Star
Emerson, George M.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 30 & April 4, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to George M. Emerson (39618044), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 30 March 1945 and 4 April 1945. When an infantry company, attacking an enemy city, called for medical aid, Private Emerson volunteered. He crossed open terrain under intense sniper fire, without regard for his own safety, to attend to the wounded in the attacking company. Later when three platoons were attacking another town, Private Emerson advanced without regard for his own safety, running and crawling under intense fire for four hundred yards across open terrain. Although enemy rifle fire barely cleared him, he rendered aid to a wounded soldier. While so doing he was himself wounded. Disregarding his own injury he dragged the wounded man back across the open terrain to safety. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces and reflect great credit on himself and the service. Hometown: Montana.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 86, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 10 August, 1945, Page 2 - Award of Silver Star
Vernese, Nicola A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: March 5 & 9 and April 7, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Nicola A. Vernese (42104244), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March, 9 March, and 7 April 1945. As a medical aid man for a rifle platoon, Private Vernese exposed himself to hostile fire without regard for his own safety in order to bring aid to members of his platoon. On 9 March he moved up under intense artillery and mortar fire, and performed an emergency amputation, saving the life of a wounded soldier. On 7 April he moved into enemy territory under cover of darkness to render aid to a wounded French laborer. Through his actions Private Vernese greatly inspired members of his platoon and his devotion to duty reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: New Jersey.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
G.O. No. 95, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 7 September, 1945, Page 1 - Award of Silver Star
Malpass, Paul J.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, 741st Tank Battalion, Attached, 8th Armored Division
Date of Action: April 14, 1945
Citation:
The Silver Star is presented to Paul J. Malpass (39327377), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 741st Tank Battalion, attached, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 14 April 1945. Speeding across some 1500 yards of open ground completely exposed to withering enemy artillery and small arms fire, Corporal Malpass went to the rescue of three seriously wounded soldiers despite the fact that four other jeeps had been knocked out and their occupants captured in previous attempts to get through with ammunition. Unaided, he placed the wounded in his jeep and again made the perilous trip to return them to safety and vital medical attention. Corporal Malpass' courage and complete disregard for his own personal safety reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Oregon.
|
To Rosters
To General Orders
|
|
