2nd Infantry Division - 1951 - General Orders 130

2nd Infantry Division

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General Orders 1951 130

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GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 130

HEADQUARTERS 2d Infantry Division

APO 248 c/o Postmaster San Francisco California

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AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR--- By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Copgress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), md pursuznt to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gallantry in action is awarded posthumously to the following named officer:

C.APTAIN EDW4,P.D D HOnELL, 01297726, Infantry, Army of the United States, Commanding Officer, Company I, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action egainst an armed enemy on 10 February 1951 in the vicinity of Rum Viang-ni, Korea. Captain Howell was leading his company in an attac~ on Hill 444, a we!1 dug-in, camouflaged, and neavily fortified enemy position. As the company attempted to move forward, it was pinned down by effective enemy mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms fire., Disregarding his own safety, Captain Howell stood erect, openly defied the enemy, and encouraged his men to move forward. He fearlessly ex:posed himself to a murderous hail of enemy fire as he moval from flank to flank. Inspired by his heroic actions, Company I moved forward. When the company was within 100 yards of its objective, Captain Howell was seriously vound&d. Although in intense pain and bleeding profusely. he continued to urge his men on until they finally overran the onemy positions. Captain Howell died as a result of his wounds. The gallant action, courage, md inspiring leadership displayed by Captain Howell reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Michigan.

Section II

AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR --- By direction of the President, under the provisions of the .Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), ani pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Silver Star for gellantry in action is awarded to the following named officers and enlisted men:

LIEUTENANT COLONEL 0 B LANRENCE, 0450040, Artillery, Army of the United States, Commanding Officer, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Divis ion, displayed ~llantry in action against an anned enemy on 14. February 1951 in the vicinity of Kaejong, Korea. Upon reaching the infantry command post, Colonel Lawrence found that there was no communication between the infantry and artillery. The infantry was hard pressed and badly in n.eed of artillery rupport. Colonel Lawrence started back to locate the wire vehicles which he had previously sent out and found them pinned down by enemy snell arms fire. With total disregard for his own

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' ' . ' . Safety, he CArried a line to an artillery observation post from Which he adjusted artillery fire until the small arms fire of the enemy was silenced. He remained at his post adjuqting f~re until tanks _arrived to relieve him. The gall.a.Tit conduct of Colonel Lawrence reflects great cr_edit upon himself and the military service. Ente_red the. military service from Oklahoma~

FIRST LIEDTENANT ROBERT P CHAPMAN, 097560). 1 · InfantrY., Army of the United States! e member of Company F, 9th Ir~antryRegiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallant:::-y in action against an armed enemy on 2 March 195f· in the vicirr:~ty of TckkCJsan, Korea~ Cc'!lpany F was assaulting a hill w hit>h was def en.-1 ed by a stubborn and well-entrenched enemy force. Lieu-· tenant Chapman~ s platoon was t·o close with the enemy an:d secure the position., During this action his platoon was silbjected to devastating machine gun and small arms fire on ·both' flanks. Casual ties susta:iil:ed during this assault, and the loss of several of his rubordinates 1 temporarily disrupted the attack. Though seriously rounded, Lteutenant Chapman rallied his platoon to con'tinue its attack_ forwarp. until within range of enemy hand grenades and r.1a~hine gun·s. The platoon was ordered to withdr,aw and the enemy posit ion was secured by remaining elements of Company F. The gallant conduct and inspiring leadership cisplayed by Lieutenant Chapman reflects great credit upon himself and the military service:. Entered the military service from New York.

SERGEANT FIRST ~LASS ELISEO GARCIA, RAl8253274, (then Sergeant), Infantry, United States krrnJ, a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed _ gallantry in action against an armed en~y on 14 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni., Kore·a. Company L was sending a squad to the aid of a friendly unit whicll was under attack , by numerically superior enemy forces •. Sergeant Garcia, an acting squad leader, was one of the first to volunteer to J,.ead_ this squad, even though. it was explained tha~ the mission would be diffic).ll t arid ve'ry dangerous. While advanc:ing toward the objective, the squad was pinned down by intens!3 small arms and grenade fire. Realizing the danger of· remaining in this exposed position ~ he geve the. signal to advance and ,led the squad forward, firing his weapon and charging the enemy positions in the face of a withering hail of enemy fire., Upon reaching the crest of the hill, he and . his squad engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat. .Aftor the enemy hac:f been routed from his position on the h~ll, the squad was subjeCted to an attack by a great number of enemy troops. Sergeant Garcia remained in his exposed posit ion and d:Lrected the fire of his 91uad upon the enemy. The enemy v1as forced to flee in disorder. The gallant conduct and inspiring leadership displayed by Sergeant Garcia reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from New Mexico.

SERGEANT CHARLES R SOHLER, ER17245928, (then Private First Class), InfRntry, .Army of the United states, a member ·of Company F, 9th Infantry

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Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 8 March 195l ' in the vicinity of Chigu-ri, Korea. Sergeant Sohler and his squad were operating a listening post on high ground near their company posit ions. Sergeant Sohler not iced an enemy patrol of 15 men advancing slowly toward his position. Cautioning his men not to fire, he ordered them to fix bayonets. As the enemy petrol moved up close to his foxhole, Sergeant Sohler leaped from the foxhole and quickly bayoneted four of the surpr1sed enemy. He then gave orders for his squacl to fire. The enemy, caught off guard, were so confused and bewildered that the entire patrol was completely wiped out~ The tactical skill and brilliant leadership d :i.splayed by Sergeant Sohler reflect &eat credit upon himself and the military service. Ente~ed the military service from South Dakota.

Section III

AWARD OF THE STI..VER STAR (FIRST BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER) --- By direction of the President, undar the provisions o"& the Act of Congress, approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul 43, 1918), and pursuant to authority in .AR 600-45, the Silver Star (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for gallantry in action is awarded to the following named· officers:

CAPTAIN DAVID H HILL, Ol28433l, Infantry, Army of the United States, Commanding Officer of Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 4 March 1951 in the vicinity of Tokkosan, Korea. He was leading Company F in an attack on enemy positions on Hill 705 when elements of the company were stopped by withering automatic weapons fire from the vicinity of a woodpile on the top of the ridge. The nature of the terrain made it impossible to maneuver elements to either flank along the steep sides of the ridge. With utter disregard for his own safety • Captain ~ill d8shed forward in a singlehanded assault on the enemy machine gun position. Hurling hand grenades with cmazing accuracy, he completely destroyed the enemy machine gun. Captain Hill so inspired his men by this act that they renewed t.heir attack with such savagery as to force the enemy from the hill. The gallantry displayed by Captain Hill reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from West Virginia.

FIRST LIEUTENANT JOHN F FOX, 062392, (then Second Lieutenant), United. States .Anny, a member of Company G, 38t.h Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, displayed gallantry in action against an armed enemy on 27 March 1951 in the vicinity of Si.l;l.segol, Korea~ Lieutenant Fox was leading his platoon against a wall~entrenched enemy. Alth01 .. 1gh an air strike and an artillery barrage had failed to dislodge the enemy from his positions, Lieutenant Fox so skillfully deployed his .platoon that his men were within a few yards of the enemy before the latter observed them. With fixed bayonets, Lieutenant Fox led his ~en in a final charge that routed the enemy. The platoon accounted for three enemy dead and one prisoner in this aetion. The ~llant conduct displayed by Lieutenant Fox reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Texas.

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Section IV

AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL--- By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec II, WD Bul 3, 1944), end pursuant to authority in A~ 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with Letter "V" device for heroic achiev~ment in connection with military operations egainst an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following named officers and enlisted men: ·

CAPTAIN CLYDE T HATHAWAY, 01049504, (then First Lieutenant), Artillery, Army of the United States, a member of Battery B, 82d Antiaircraft Artillery . Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self Propelled), 2d Infantry Division~ distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 19 September 1950 in the vicinity of Chongsan, Korea. Captain Hathaway commanded an antiaircraft artillery platoo·n joined to a task force of infantry and tanks. He peroonally reconnoitered on foot routes of approach for his oombat vehicles through heavily mined areas while under exceptionally heavy ;nortar barrages~ From the advanced positions selected by Captain Hathaway, his vehicles were able to concentrate fire on enemy troops retreating down the westward slope .of Hill 201., This action assisted friendly units in canpletineL their advance to the Naktong River and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. The initiative and courage displayed by Captain Hathaway reflect great credit upon himself end the military service. Entered the military service from Michigan.

· ·, FIRST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM R ELLIS, 062814, Infantry, United States Amy, a member of Heavy :Mortar Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished hi~self by heroic achievement on 28 November 1950 in the vicinity of KUjang-dong, KOrea. Lieutenant Ellis voluntarily led a patrol into enemy held territory in an attempt to recover valuable mU 1-tary equipment which had been left behind by his company. Although under constant Etlemy observation~ he calmly directed his men to gather up the abandoned weapons, equipment, and anmunition., After reaching the safety of friendly lines, Lieutenant Ellis returned to the area and directed the removal of two disabled vehicles to the new company a rea. The initiative, courage, md devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Ellis reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Oklahoma.

FIRST LIEUTENA~"T CLIFFORD R STEWART, 01177198, Artillery , Army of the United States, a member of Headquarters Battery, (then Battery C), 503d Field Artillery Battalion, :?-d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 30 November and ~ DecemQer 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea.. Battery c, 'moving -southward in column with the 5Q3d Field .Artillery Battalion, was . ambushed and halted by intense enemy small arms, automatic weapons and .machi.D.e gUn tire. A burning ammunition truck was exploding continuously _in the middle of the road~ - Lieutenant Stewart, with complete disregard for his personal safety, crawled on his sto~ach


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for fifty yards through the enemy fire to the exploding truck, climbed into the truck, and dl·ove it from the road,. This action enabled the column to move forward. Lieutenant Stewart's heroic action reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Ohio.

MASTER SERGEAJ:..TT MAJES A BOOKER, RA34085100, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a member of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 13 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, KOrea. Sergeant Booker was in the company B bivouac area Wl.en the enemy made a daring attack and forced the company ~o seek safety on a hill about 400 yards away. Since the threatened area held vital documents and secret information, Sergeant Booker voluntarily remained behind with a group of four other men to secure to his person or destroy all val"uabie military information. Though the area was subjected to severe mortar fire, under the inspiring leadership and dogged determination of Sergeant Booker the group remained in that hazardous position until its mission was 8C9Jmpl ished. Sergeant Booker then led the men to safety through heavy enemy fire., The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Booker reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Washingtcn.

MASTER SERGE.A:NT MARVIN E COURTNEY, RA16322?63 1 (then Sergeant First Class), Infantry, United States Anny, a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 26 Novemqer 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. Company C was attempting to break through an enemy roadblock approximately six miles in length. When the convoy was stopped by the intense enemy fire, Sergeant Courtney :fearlessly exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire to set up a light machine gun on the side of the road. His accurate . and devastating fire discouraged the enemy attempt to cut through the convoy. As the enemy tried repeatedly to center his fire on the trapped vehicles, Sergeant Courtney poured such a deadly volume of return fire into the enemy positions that the enemy, became completely demoralized and fled. The initiative and courage displayed by Sergeant Courtney reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Mic·higan.

~MP.BTER S E.RGEANT REG INAID HIGHTOWER, RA14039108, Infantry 1 United States : AriTI.Y, a ·member of Company Gt 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division; distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 4 March 1951 in the vicinity of Yongnang-ni, Korea. During a fierce firefight, the forward elem.ents of Company G were pinned down by intense enemy automatic weapons and : small arms fire. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Hightower moved forward to a position of great danger to make an observation of the enemy position. The effectiveness of the 60mm mortar fire under his direction enabled his company to move forward and

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secure their objective. The courage and tactical skill displayed by Sergeant Hightower reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from North Carolina.

MASTER SERGEM"TT .BER.i\JICE E McCLELLAND, R.Al4006446, (then Sergeant First Class), · Armor, United States Army, a member of Company A, '72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distin~uished himself by heroic achievement on 1 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Koreao Sergeant McClelland acted in the capacity of platoon sergeant during the withdrawal of the 9th Infantry Regirn.ent. Exposing himself to intense enemy small arms fire, he assisted in org anizing the ta~~s and infantry into defensive positions to accomplish the mission. The tanks counterattacked and secured the high ground until the infantry was able to withdraw and set up new ~efensive positions~ Sergeant McClelland directed fire throughout the attack~ The heroic action displayed by Sergeant McClelland reflects great credit upon himself and the military serviceo Entered the military service from Louisianae ~

MASTER SERGEAl1T GEORGE D SCRUGGS, RA34210670, (then Sergeant First Class) , Infantry, United States Anny, a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong , Koreao Company L was engaged in attacking enemy positions along the Naktong Riv~r. As seetion leader of a 60mm mortar section, S~rgeant Scruggs exposed himself in order to direct mortar fire on enemy concentrationso With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Scruggs reconnoitered routes of displacement through areas not yet cleared of enemy troops, and was sble to render close support to the aivancing elements of the company. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Scruggs reflects great credit upon himself and the military service• Entered the military service from South Carolina.

MASTER SERGEANT EARL C YOUNG, RA62'70'747, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 9 lilarch 1951 in the vicinity of Hagomunnae, Korea. His platoon was pinned down by the enemy in a particularly exposed position. Sergeant Young, acting platoon lead·er, fearlessly exposed himself to the hail of enemy fire to direct his platoon. Though painfully wounded, he refused to be evacuat'ed and continued · to direct the fire of the platoon 0 He led his platoon in a stirring assault on the enemy positions, and forced the enemy to withdraw. The outstanding courage end devotion to duty displ a y3d by Sergeant Young reflect g reat credit upon himself and the milit ary service. Entered the military service fr~m Texas.

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS P~ICIE CARTER, RA3820'7132, (then Sergeant), Inf antry, United states Anny, a member of Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic oohievement on '7 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, F..orea. The enemy forces had

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overrun the front 1 ine perimeter .around the vi tal center and had inf il trated into the city. Se:rgeant Carter voluntarily exrnsed himself to the small arms fire of the enemy to move among his men, encouraging them and directing their fire so that a greater volume of acyurate fire could be put upon the enemy. The enemy was severely defeated in the engagement and suffered many casualties. The heroism in action displayed by Sargeant Carter reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Texas~

SEF..GE.ANT LEONARD F JOHNSON, RA34632972, Army Medical Service, United States .A..--my, a member of Medical Detachment, 2d Infantry Division Artillery, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on l September 1'950 in the vicinity of Yongsan 1 Korea. Sergeant Johnson was in charge of the 503d Field .Artillery Battalion medical aid station when ambulatory wounded from the infantry stopped for first aid~ Working alone, he dressed wounds and prepared injured and -munded for evacuation, Though the enemy was advancing rep1~ly and was subjecting the aid station to small arms and mortar fire, Sergeant Johnson continued to administer first aid un~il the last wounded men was cared fcro The heroic conduct and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Johnsen :reflect great credit upon hirn.self and the military service. Entered the military service from Mississippi.

SERGEANT WILLIAM L SIMPSON, RA1.3269186, Artillery, lhited states Army, a member of Battery C, 503d Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievrun.ent from 10 April 1951 to 15 April 1951 in the vicinity of Hwachon, Korea. Sergeant Simpson was a forward observer att~ched to Company F, 23d Infantry Regliaent while Company F was the attack company in a drive northward. ~bving forward with the lead el aments of the company, Sergeant Simpson maneuvered to extremely dangerous positions with the forward observer communication equipment to establish communications with the United Nations light and medium artillery units for the purpose of directing fire on the enemy, Sergeant Simpson exposed himself to the enemy on numerous occasions during the attacks to maintain co~~unications. The heroic action displayed by Sergeant Simpson reflects ~·eat credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Pennsylvania.

SERGE~NT FIRST CLASS THEODOP.E YOUNG JR, RA13279109, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a member of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 14 February 1951 to 17 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyongni, Korea. Company B ><>as part of the 23d Regimental Combat Team which was surrounded by the enemy holding high ground from which they could put intense fire on all parts of the defense perimeter. Company B was constructing underground shelters for the wounded a Material was scarce and a high railroad embankment offered the best source of materials. Sergeant Young exposed himself to concentrated barrages of enemy mortar and $1all arms fire to secure this material. His utter disregard for his own safety

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was an inspiration t6 those working with ·himo The heroic conduct and self~ess attitude displayed by Sergeant Young reflect great credi~ upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Pennsylvania •.

CORPORAL ALVIN E BERGIIAN, RA3?58?ll6, Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 2'7 November 1950 in the vicinity of Sinjung 1 Korea., Compan.y E was being rubj ected to repeated attacks by a fanatical and numerically S'\lperior enemy force. During the fierce fighting Corporal Bergman suffered a painf~ wound in his right leg~ Vfuen he noticed a comrade more seriously w:>illlded tha11 himself, he disregarded his own wound anc carried the WOilllded man to safety over an exposed and dangerous area to a position approximately 150 yards away. The courageous action end devotion to a fallen comrade displayed by Corporal Bergman reflect great credit upon himself and the military s~vice. Entered the military service from North Dakota~

CORPORAL EMERALD R BLUE~ RA1.3265483, Artillery, United states Army, a member of Batte17 C, 503d Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished h~uself by heroic achievement on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Changye-ri, Korea~ Battery C was in convoy enroute to new positions over a narrow mountainous road through deep ravines when it was halted by an memy roadblock and subjected to small arms, automatic weapons and rocket fire. Corporal Blue, ammunition corporal of the 3d howitzer section, performed his duties of preparing ammunition components so thoroughly and swiftly under intense enemy fire and in an exposed position that this piece was continued in operation with good effect against a well-entrenched and determined enemy$ The accurate fire of this howitzer was largely responsible for neutralizing the enemy positions. The heroic actions of Corporal Blue reflect great credit upon him~elf and the military service. Entered the military service from Pennsylvania.

CORPORAL J W BRYANT, RA3808?579, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a member of Company D, 2d Engineer Combat Bat tal ion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 30 November 1950 and l December 1950 in the Kmu-ri and Sunchon, Ko'rea area. While moving out of a roadblock as a member of a large body of troops, a lieutenant was wounded in both legs by enemy fire. His wounds were such that he could not make the trip by himself. Corporal Bryant voluntarily remained with a small group of soldiers to protect and assist the officer, knowing that they were about 12 miles behind enemy lines in unfamil~ar terrain and without knowledge of the enemy positions& The group brought the vk>unded officer to safety~ The heroism displayed by Corporal 'Bryant reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. · Entered the military service from Oklahoma.

CORPORAL JOHN M MOYE JR, RA14269603, Infantry, United States Army,

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a member of Company I, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 13 and 14 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Korea. - The enemy was attacking the entire regimental perimeter with an estimated three regiments. Vfuen a friendly machine gun covering a vital approach was knocked out of action, Corporal Moye picked up a wounded soldier's automatic rifle and laid down a withering base of fire on a group of enemy closing in on the position. With complete disregard for his own safety, he covered the position for five hours, deliverine; h~rassing fire on the enemy and forcing him to withdraw in disorder. The heroism displayed by Corporal Moye reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the militery service from South Carolina.

CORPORAL LEROY N NOHR, ER5?504212, Corps of Engineers, Army of the United States) a memb8r of Company B, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 14 to 17 February 1951 in the vicinity of Chipyong-ni, Ko~ea. Corporal Nohr was one of a group of six men constructing underground shelters to house wounded soldierso The .enemy had succeeded in surrounding the area and was concentrating heavy fire on the v•ork site. - With utter disregard for his personal s1:1fety, Corporal Nohr worked under intense enemy fire, accom:ol ishing the vital mission with expediency. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Nohr reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from North Dakota.

CORPORAL PAUL W TillER, RA450555?4, · (then Private First Class) , krrn.y Medical Service, Ullited States Anny, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 9 February 1951 in the vicinity of Sogu, Korea. Attached to Company A as a medical aidman: Corporal Tiller had established an aid station near the front lines. Although the aid station came under constant enemy fire, he calmly attended to the wounded, administered first aid where it was necessary, and supervised the evacuation of the seriously woundedo Corporal Tiller organized a supply point to expedite replenishment of the company anmunition needs and established a security to protect and defend both the supply point and the aid st8tion. The initiative and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Tiller reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from New Jersey.

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DANIEL J CMJMAROTA, ERl2308692, Infantry, Army of the United States, a member of Headquarters Company, lst Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 12 February 1951 in the vicinity of Yulmak, Korea. El ements of the lst Battolion were attacking the enemy on Hill 412. Private Cammarota was a member of a v1ire team installing communication 1 ines in the wake of the battalion's successful attackc Although under intense enemy fire, he remained steadfastly at his job until it was finished. Later,

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when enemy mortar fire had severed import8nt lines, he returned to the area and repaired the wires. The courageous action and devotion to duty displayed by Private Cammarota reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military ' service from New York ..

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ERNEST W H DAVIS, RAl3344695, Infantry, United States Army, a merr.ber of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Ir~antry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 12 February 1951 in the vicinity of YuLmak, Korea., Elements of the lst Battalion vvere attacking the enemy on Hill 412n Private Davis was a member of a wire team installing 1 ines of communicAtion in the wake of the battalion's s~ccessful attack. Although under intense enemy fire, he remair_ed steadfastly at his job until it was finished,. Later, when enemy mortar fire had severed important 1 ines, he returned to the area and repaired the wireso The courageous action and devotion to duty displayed by Private DaYis reflect great credit upon himself ~d the mil it F>Xy servicee Entered the military service from Pennsyl van1a.,

Section V

AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (ll'IRST BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER) Bjr direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 19·14 (sec II, vi!D Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star ~ledal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) with Letter "V" device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following named enlisted man:

SERGEANT FIRST CLASS VERNON L BOLLINGER, RA17046874, (then Sergeant), Armor, United States Army, a member of Tank Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kujang-dong, Korea. Sergeant Bollinger was serving as a tank crew member with a platoon of tanks fighting a fierce holding act ion against a numerically superior enemy force. In the exchange of fire, Sergeant Bollinger's tank received a direct hit by an enemy shell which killed the tank commander and seriously wounded three raen including Sergeant Bollinger. The tank was partially crippled. Despite his wound Sergeant full inger irnmediatel y assumed command of the tank, supervised treatment of the wounded, and continued to tire at the enemy who had moved to point blank range in the 5Iarkness. After repairing the tank, he directed the driver to a more tenable position. Sergeant Bollinger saved the lives of his two comrades and prevented capture of the tanko The heroic act ions, aggressive leadership and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeent Bollinger reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from Washington.

Section VI

AWARD OF THE BHONlE STAR MEDAL (SECOND BR011ZE OAK LE.tl!' CLUSTER) --

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By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec II, WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star 1'redal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) with Letter "V" device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the Uhited States is awarded to the following named enlisted man:

MASTlill SERGEANT ANTHONY C TOTO, RA420ll774, (then Sergeant First Class) Infantry, United States Army, a member of Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 August 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Koreao On that date his company was attacking enemy positions along the Naktong River. Although the assault units were subjected to heavy small arms, machine gun and artillery fire, Sergeant Toto fearlessly led his platoon to positions from which they could place accurate and effective fire upon the enemy. His prompt actions and aggressive leadership contributed materially to the success of his unit in securing its objective with a minimum of casualt:i.es. Later the same day he participated in another attack upon enemy positions and was wounded by enemy fire. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Toto reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the military service from New York.

Section VII

AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDERS --- So much of Section V (Award of the Bronze star Medal, First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster), General · Orders 76, Hq 2d I.nf D iv, 1951, as pertains to Sergeant Charles M WaiT en, RA18023228, 9th Infantry Regiment, as reads "Sergeant Charles M Warren, RAl8023228" is amended to read "Sergeant Charles M Warren, RAl8023328".

Section VIII

AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDERS --- So much of Section III (Award of the Bronze Star Medal}, General Orders 21, Hq 2d lnf Div, 1951, as pertains to Sergeant First Class Dwight R Thierolf, RA190l6489,9th Infantry Regiment, as reads "Entered the military service from Georgia" is amended to read "Entered the military service from Washington".

BY COMMA11D OF MAJOR GENERAL RUFFNER:

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Lt Col AGC Adjutant General

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GERALD G EPLEY Colonel esc Chief of Staff

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