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Warrant Officer Junior Grade LEE CREE, W2110805, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Baluarte, Panay, P.I., on 24 March 1945. Warrant Officer Junior Grade Cree, accompanied by four enlisted men, while enroute to the front lines to repair ordnance equipment, suddenly came upon a group of twenty-two enemy troops. Although a member of a rear echelon unit, he immediately realized the dangers of an enemy force which had infiltrated behind our lines and which was capable of disrupting communications and supply routes. Quickly outlining a plan of attack, he and the enlisted men unhesitatingly attacked the enemy and, though outnumbered more than four to one, succeeded in annihilating the entire group with no casualties among themselves. Home address: Mrs. Lee Cree (wife), 200 N.E. 1st St., Visalia, California.
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Staff Sergeant HARVEY L CUMMINS, 20910600, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Baluarte, Panay, P.I., on 24 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Cummins with a warrant officer and three enlisted men, while enroute to the front lines to repair ordnance equipment, suddenly came upon a group of twenty-two enemy troops. Although a member of a rear echelon unit, he immediately realized the dangers of an enemy force which had infiltrated behind our lines and which was capable of disrupting communications and supply routes. Under the direction of the warrant officer, he and his fellow soldiers unhesitatingly attacked the enemy and, though outnumbered more than four to one, succeeded in annihilating the entire group. Home address: Mrs. Harvey L. Cummins (wife), 1545 L.(?) St. Fresno, California.
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Staff Sergeant WILLIS H. HANKE, 39077580, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Baluarte, Panay, P.I., on 24 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Hanke with a warrant officer and three enlisted men, while enroute to the front lines to repair ordnance equipment, suddenly came upon a group of twenty-two enemy troops. Although a member of a rear echelon unit, he immediately realized the dangers of an enemy force which had infiltrated behind our lines and which was capable of disrupting communications and supply routes. Under the direction of the warrant officer, he and his fellow soldiers unhesitatingly attacked the enemy and, though outnumbered more than four to one, succeeded in annihilating the entire group. Home address: Mrs. Eliza Mae Hanke (mother), 511 N. Street, Sanger, California.
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Sergeant FRANK B. NESTI, 39011846, Ordnance, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Baluarte, Panay, P.I., on 24 March 1945. Sergeant Nesti with a warrant officer and three enlisted men, while enroute to the front lines to repair ordnance equipment, suddenly came upon a group of twenty-two enemy troops. Although a member of a rear echelon unit, he immediately realized the dangers of an enemy force which had infiltrated behind our lines and which was capable of disrupting communications and supply routes. Under the direction of the warrant officer, he and his fellow soldiers unhesitatingly attacked the enemy and, though outnumbered more than four to one, succeeded in annihilating the entire group. Home address: Mr. Folice Nesti (father), 3607 Woodruff Ave, Oakland, California.
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Technician Fourth Grade HOWARD J. SULLIVAN, 36009800, Ordnance, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Baluarte, Panay, P.I., on 24 March 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Sullivan with a warrant officer and three enlisted men, while enroute to the front lines to repair ordnance equipment, suddenly came upon a group of twenty-two enemy troops. Although a member of a rear echelon unit, he immediately realized the dangers of an enemy force which had infiltrated behind our lines and which was capable of disrupting communications and supply routes. Under the direction of the warrant officer, he and his fellow soldiers unhesitatingly attacked the enemy and, though outnumbered more than four to one, succeeded in annihilating the entire group. Home address: Mrs. Ella Sullivan (mother), 3160 W. 61st St. Chicago, Illinois.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 98, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 25 May 45
I. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS)
By direction of the President, under the provision of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded posthumously by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted man:
Private First Class LOUIS E. RITCH, 34794623, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. For gallantry in action near San Jose, Panay, P.I., on 6 April 1945. While engaged in removing mines and booby traps, Private First Class Ritch, as a member of a volunteer mine removal squad, accidentally stepped on a Japanese land mine. With utter disregard for his own safety he shouted a warning to his companions taking almost the full force of the explosion himself. He died shortly thereafter. The warning of Private First Class Ritch undoubtedly saved the lives of most of the remainder of the squad. His courageous act reflects great credit upon the Army of the United States. Next of kin: Mrs. Margaret Lee Hatcher (mother), Box 1848, Rockport, Texas.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 92, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 22 May 45
AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bull 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officers:
Major ROSSWELL I. BERKHEIMER, 0097246, Infantry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 1 November 1944 to 18(?) May 1945. Home address: Mrs. Rosswell I. Berkheimer (wife), 631 East F St., Colton, California.
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Major KERMIT H. G. MCCOY, 0359025, Infantry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 9 January to 8 May 1945. Home address: Mrs. Kermit H. G. McCoy (wife), 1433 W. Washington, Santa Ana, Calif.
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Major GARELD K. SHICK, 0371132, Infantry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 9 January to 14 May 1945. Home address: Mrs. Gareld K. Shick (wife), 2C14 S. Parton St., Santa Ana, Calif.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 90, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 21 May 45
V. AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officer and enlisted men:
Private First Class ARTHUR F. SCHMALL, 20909578, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Bucari, Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 April 1945. Discovering that a wounded man had not been able to keep up with his platoon when it was forced to withdraw from a ridge, Private First Class Schmall immediately volunteered to assist his squad leader in bringing the man in. Facing the same fire that had forced the platoon to withdraw, he made his way to the wounded man and dragged him to a place of safety. In open terrain, devoid of much cover, he was forced to expose himself many times in order to bring the wounded man back to the platoon area. Through Private First Class Schmall's heroic efforts the life of the wounded man was saved. Home address: Mrs. Josephine J. Klint (mother), 334 1/2 North Broadway, Turlock, California.
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Sergeant HUSTON R. WILSON, 39077734, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Bucari, Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 April 1945. The platoon in which Sergeant Wilson was a squad leader was forced to withdraw from a bare ridge by withering heavy(?) machine gun and rifle fire. It was discovered that one wounded man had been left behind. Sergeant Wilson and one other man immediately volunteered to bring the man back. Despite the continued enemy firing, Sergeant Wilson found the wounded man and began to carry him back. Forced to move slowly because of the extent of the man's wounds, Sergeant Wilson continually exposed himself to the enemy fire. Despite the heavy fire and the open terrain, Sergeant Wilson was able to bring the man to a place of safety behind the platoon. His heroic efforts were instrumental in saving the wounded man's life. Home address: Mrs. Romile(?) Wilson (mother), Hot Creek, California.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 84, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 14 May 1945
III. AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER)
By direction of the President, in addition to the Bronze Star Medal awarded to Second Lieutenant Charles A. Nolen by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, as published on page 3, General Orders No. 12, dated 14 February 1945, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to him by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944). The citation is as follows:
Second Lieutenant CHARLES A. NOLEN, 01173730, Field Artillery United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Second Lieutenant Nolen, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the piots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Charles A. Nolen (wife), 2027 N. 7th St., Terre Haute, Indiana.
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IV. AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
??? ??? of General Orders No. 78, this Headquarters, cs, pertaining Second Lieutenant Charles A. Nolen, 01173730, Field Artillery, United States Army, is rescinded.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 80, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 9 May 1945
II. AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men:
Staff Sergeant PAV W. GREENAN, 36312675, Cavalry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Pavia, Panay, on 20 March 1945. While leading a small reconnaissance team, Sergeant Greenan encountered a superior enemy force. He quickly deployed his men to take advantage of the terrain and the fire power of his mobile equipment. For two hours, until reinforcements arrived, Sergeant Greenan directed his men in the face of sustained fire and held the enemy to hastily constructed positions. As a result of his courageous action, when additional friendly forces arrived they were able to inflict heavy casualties and to capture a large quantity of supplies. Home address: Mr. Patrick J. Greenan (father), Mt. Clive, Illinois.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 78, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 7 May 1945
II. AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men and officers:
Technician Fifth Grade JAMES B. BIRD, 372512?4, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Bird, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. James B. Bird (wife), Odebolt, Iowa.
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First Lieutenant WARREN G. BRANDOW, 01176265, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. First Lieutenant Brandow, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Millie Durr (Aunt), 2974 Cooper Ave., Forrest Hill, New York.
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First Lieutenant CLARENCE D. CAIN, 01180440, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. First Lieutenant Cain, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Clarence D. Cain (wife), Dayton, Texas.
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Technician Third Grade LEONARD P. DECK, 33559740, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Technician Third Grade Deck, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Anna A. Deck (mother), Apt. 223, Oaklee Village, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Technician Fourth Grade FLOYD T. LUCAS, 37086558, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Lucas, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mr. Roy Lucas (father), RFD 2, Litchfield, Nebraska.
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Captain LEO W. PETRY, 01177577, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Captain Petry, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Leo W. Petry (wife), 116 S. 15th St., Richmond, Indiana.
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Technician Fifth Grade CURTIS F. PYLE, 35004300, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Pyle, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Mary Pyle (mother), 929 Market St., Zanesville, Ohio.
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Major LEONARD S. SHEMANSKI, 0322276, Medical Corps, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 9 January 1943 to 1 May 1945. Home address: Mrs. Leonard S. Shemanski (wife), 620 Milwaukee St., Marasha(?), Wisconsin.
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Private LEON(?) C. WEBBER, 36550631, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Private Webber, as a member of a special reconnaissance group, landed by air near Dumrao two days before the beach assault by American troops. He participated in the assembling of two dismantled L-4 planes which were quickly put in flying condition. By resourcefulness and tireless efforts, he helped establish a forward air strip. Operating from this strip the pilots and observers flew over enemy territory where they observed and gained vital information as to the condition of landing beaches, roads, bridges, and disposition of enemy forces. The information gained was communicated by radio to our troops prior to their landing, thereby greatly contributing to the successful amphibious landing and subsequent operation. Home address: Mrs. Lola Webber (mother), RFD 7, Box 279, Pontiac, Mich.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 73, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 4 May 1945
AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officers:
Major ROBERT L. R, FARNHAM, 0418649, Infantry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay and Negros, P.I., from 1 March 1945 to 1 May 1945. Home address: Mrs. Robert L. R. Farnham (wife), 1120-3/4 Hacienda Plaza, Hollywood, Calif.
Lieutenant Colonel WALTER A. RICKER, JR, 024291, Medical Corps, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay and Negros Islands, P.I., from 9 January 1945 to 1 May 1945. Home address: Mr. W. A. Ricker (father), 145 North 36th St., Narvatosa, Wisconsin.
BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 71, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 2 May 1945
II. AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted man and officers:
Technician Fourth Grade ARNOLD J. JACOBSON, 37074832, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Jacobson, acting as a radio operator with an officer observer, landed on the enemy-held island two days prior to invasion, with the mission of assisting in establishing an artillery observation post and radio station. He made his way several miles over land to a point overlooking the city. From this position, although in constant danger of discovery, Technician Fourth Grade Jacobson maintained communication and enabled broadcast of valuable information until the area was captured and occupied by friendly troops. Home address: Mrs. Anne O. Jacobson (mother), 820 - 2d Ave S., St. James, Minnesota.
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First Lieutenant BOB B. WALLAN, 02036937, Field Artillery, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., from 16 March to 18 March 1945. First Lieutenant Wallan, accompanied by a radio operator, landed by plane on the enemy-held island two days prior to invasion, with the mission of establishing an artillery observation post and radio station. He made his way several miles over land to a point overlooking the city. From this position, although in constant danger of discovery, First Lieutenant Wallan broadcast valuable information until the area was captured and occupied by friendly troops. Home address: Mrs. Francis Wallan (mother), 1434 S. E. Harney, Portland, Oregon.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 69, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 29 April 1945
II. AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men and officers:
Captain RICHARD A. GOCK, 0370916, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Molo, Panay, P.I., from 19 March to 24 March 1945. During an engagement Captain Gock displayed unusual skill in the employment of attached tanks and heavy weapons. He made a personal reconnaissance which enabled his company to accomplish the destruction on a strong enemy delaying force which was impeding the advance of the entire battalion. His constant presence with the most forward elements of his command was a source of inspiration to his men, and contributed materially to the success of the battalion. Home address: Mrs. Richard A. Gock (wife), 326 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont, California.
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First Lieutenant CARL H. OLSON, 01030277, Cavalry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Pavia, Panay, P.I., on 20 March 1945. Through the resourcefulness, tactical skill, and leadership of First Lieutenant Olson, a town and a strategic airfield were captured in a series of rapid thrusts with a small mechanized force. His unit killed many enemy troops, and confiscated their supplies. Two enemy entrenched forces of superior strength were routed without a casualty. The aggressive leadership of First Lieutenant Olson reflects high credit on the Army of the United States. Home address: Mrs. Esther T. Olson (mother), 6601 Ashworth Road, Des Moines, Iowa.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 67, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 25 April 1945
AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officers and enlisted man:
First Lieutenant LEO P. DAVENPORT, 01032425, Cavalry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 9 January to 17 April 1945. Home address: Mrs. Leo P. Davenport (wife), 1190 - 11th St., Des Moines, Iowa.
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Major ALBERT J. MUHIC, 0372144, Infantry, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay and Negros, P.I., from 18 March to 13 April 1945. Home address: Mrs. Albert J. Muhic (wife), 740 N. Paulina, Anaheim, California.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 61, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 22 April 1945
AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officers:
Lieutenant Colonel PHILIP W LONG, 021962, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. For meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Luzon, Panay, and Negros, P.I., from 10 March to 15 April 1945. Home address: Mrs. Philip W. Long (wife), 1837 Washington St., Columbus, Indiana.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 60, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 19 April 1945
AWARDS OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bulletin 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officer and enlisted man:
Captain JOHN C. HUNTINGTON, 0101608, Tank Corps, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on Panay and Negros, P.I., from 18 March to 1 April 1945. Captain Huntington made a personal foot reconnaissance of an area prior to committing his tanks during which time he was exposed to enemy machine gun and mortar fire. He moved in front of his vehicles during the first fight designating targets for the tanks. On another occasion when his communications failed, he went forward on foot, and directed the tank attack while the vehicles were "buttoned down". During a later engagement when the radios again ceased to operate properly, Captain Huntington directed his tanks from a 1/4 ton truck. Although his truck was hit by enemy fire while he was standing beside it, he continued his coordination on foot of the tank-infantry fighting. During all these engagements, Captain Huntington, with utter disregard for his personal safety, continually reconnoitered the ground and frequently exposed himself to enemy fire. Home address: Mrs. John C. Huntington (wife), 1549 Jorquil Terrace, Chicago, Illinois.
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Private First Class JOHN G. OJA, 37273996, Medical Department, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Molo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. During the attack by the company to which he was attached as aid man on an enemy holding force, it was reported that a member of one of the assault platoons had been wounded. Private First Class Oja led his litter squad to a forward and exposed position beyond the front line advancing without the aid of rifle protection. While proceeding forward, they were subjected to enemy machine gun fire, and Private First Class Oja was severely wounded as they took cover. He and his litter squad was hampered by enemy fire for approximately two hours. During this time Private First Class Oja directed evacuation; slowly crawling and dragging the litter while under fire. He finally became exhausted and was unable to continue, but he directed his litter squad to safety while he remained behind. His condition was such that another litter squad was dispatched to evacuate him. Home address: Mr. John Oja, Sr. (father), Rt 1, Box 39, Tamarock, Minnesota.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 54, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 11 April 45.
I. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS):
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men:
Corporal KENNETH VAN ANTWERP, 39604231, Medical Department, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Molo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. During an engagement with the enemy, word reached the aid station that a litter squad was pinned down by enemy fire. Corporal Van Antwerp volunteered to go forward and while on this mission was informed that a fellow soldier had been wounded. He succeeded in finding the wounded soldier who was with the most forward element of the assault platoon in an area under heavy enemy fire. Corporal Van Antwerp removed the wounded man to a position of comparative safety behind a low stone wall, and administered first aid. He repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy fire that was coming over the wall. Immediately after dressing the wounds, Corporal Van Antwerp was killed by machine gun fire. Next of kin: Mr. Denzil Cochran (mother), Lima, Montana.
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II. AWARDS OF THE SILVER STAR:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men and officer:
Technician Fifth Grade RAYMOND G. MEYERS, 15315901, Medical Department, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Molo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. The infantry company to which Technician Fifth Grade Meyers was attached, as an aid man, suffered casualties when machine gun fire from enemy emplacements was encountered. Leaving his position of relative safety, Technician Fifth Grade Meyers advanced under fire to render medical aid. While tending a wounded soldier, Technician Fifth Grade Meyers was wounded; despite his own wound he continued his work, and directed evacuation of the wounded man. Technician Fifth Grade Meyers dressed his own wound as best he could and crawled back to an unexposed location. Upon reaching this area, he found another wounded soldier to whom he rendered first aid before permitting the litter team to remove himself and the wounded one to the aid station. Home address: Mrs. Ida Meyers (mother), 1107 9th Street S.W., Canton, Ohio.
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Private First Class JOSE VEGA, 6267921, Medical Department, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Molo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. During an attack on enemy forces, Private First Class Vega; an aid man, was attached to an infantry company. When the company was subjected to heavy ??? machine gun fire from emplaced weapons, two men were wounded while attempting to cross an exposed area. As he was crossing the open area to give them medical attention, Private First Class Vega was seriously wounded. Disregarding his own wounds, he proceeded to render first aid to one of the wounded men before crawling to the rear to have hiw own wounds treated. Home address: Mrs. Bertha V. Cerdona (sister), 1215 West Traira, San Antonio, Texas.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 53, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 9 April 45.
I. AWARDS OF THE SILVER STAR:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted man and officer:
Private First Class ROBERT J. POIRIER, 31398325, Medical Department, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Private First Class Poirier was attached as aid man to the company which captured a vital bridge. Shortly after the capture of the bridge, the enemy made an attack, and as litter bearer, Private First Class Poirier crossed the bridge under intense accurate enemy rifle, knee-mortar, machine gun, and 90mm mortar fire several times to evacuate wounded. Despite the fact that several men, including one litter bearer, were wounded while attempting to cross the bridge, Private First Class Poirier volunteered to evacuate wounded every time a casualty was reported. His utter disregard of his own safety and devotion to duty made it necessary for his Commanding Officer to order Private First Class Poirier to take cover and wait until the litter squad could cross under cover of an advancing tank. The splendid courage displayed by Private First Class Poirier was an example and inspiration to all man present. Home address: Mr. Archie Poirier (father), 51 Sprice Street, Rumford, Maine.
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First Lieutenant EDGAR S. THOMPSON, 01312605, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. A platoon led by First Lieutenant Thompson seized a vital bridge and severed both approaches. Shortly afterwards the enemy attacked the bridge employing small arms, machine guns, knee-mortar, and 90mm mortars. The attack continued for approximately ten hours during which time the leadership and exemplary courage displayed by First Lieutenant Thompson enabled his small force to defend this vital bridge. Despite the fact that several men had been wounded while attempting to cross the bridge, First Lieutenant Thompson, with utter disregard for his own safety, crossed the bridge under intense rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire five times carrying wounded to the opposite end of the bridge. His coolness and bravery was an inspiration to all present, and reflect the highest credit on the Army of the United States. Home address: Mrs. Lillian Thompson (mother), 1425 "L" Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 52, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 8 April 45.
I. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS):
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded posthumously by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted man:
Private First Class ELLIS RUCKER, 36554006, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Private First Class Rucker volunteered to guard and assist another soldier in the disarming of mines and bombs on a bridge. With full knowledge of the danger of the enemy detonating the mines and bombs, and despite intense enemy rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire, Private First Class Rucker remained at his post on the bridge. His action, without regard for his personal safety, materially assisted in the disarming of the explosives. Later, while defending the bridgehead, Private First Class Rucker was killed when he disdained to take cover in order to better perform his duty. Next of kin: Mrs. Ellis Rucker (wife), 902 West Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 50, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 7 April 45.
III. CORRECTION OF GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER:
(no action taken, no duplicate found)
The number of General Orders No. 45, this Headquarters, dated 27 March 1945, which pertains to the announcement of Headquarters Panay Island Command, is corrected to "General Orders No. 51".
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 47, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 2 April 45.
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bull 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named officer:
Brigadier General ROBERT O. SHOE, 0-8119, United States Army. For gallantry in action on Luzon and Panay, P.I., from 9 January 1945 to 2 March 1945, and from 18 March 1945 to 28 March 1945, respectively. During these periods, General Shoe displayed extraordinary courage and outstanding leadership against the enemy in his capacity as Assistant Division Commander. Without regard for his personal safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire by accompanying and remaining with forward infantry elements in order to determine definitely the type and location of resistance encountered and to supervise infantry operations. During the advance on and capture of Tarlac, Bamban, and Iloilo, he entered all cities with leading units over roads and bridges exposed to enemy fire and protected by enemy mines. General Shoe's continuous presence with forward elements of the division, his accompanying advancing units through mined areas, and his determination to push forward in spite of enemy resistance and danger to himself, were a great inspiration to the officers and men of the command and contributed immeasurably to the successful conclusion of the operations. Home address: Mrs. Adeline B. Shoe (wife), 3019 Daisy Avenue, Long Beach, California.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
G.O. No. 45, Hq 40th Inf Div, APO 40, 1 April 45.
I. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR (POSTHUMOUS):
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bulletin 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded posthumously by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted man:
Private First Class FRED NIELSEN, 39049976, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Private First Class Nielsen, member of a mine detecting team, volunteered as a litter bearer and twice crossed a long bridge to evacuate wounded. Without regard for his personal safety and under intense enemy fire he successfuly brought back two of the wounded men. On his third trip he fell fatally wounded from enemy machine gun fire. Private First Class Nielsen's courage and outstanding devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on the military service. Next of kin: Mrs. Fred Nielsen (wife), 1717 South Charles Street, Alameda, California.
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II. AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bull 43, WD, 1918), a Silver Star is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men and officer:
Private First Class FRED B. CHILDERS, 35439561, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Under intense enemy rifle and machine gun fire, Private First Class Childers volunteered to cross a bridge to evacuate wounded. Despite the fact that several men were wounded while attempting to cross, Private First Class Childers made the trip four times bringing back the wounded men to safety. Although enemy fire continued to spray the bridge, he refused to stop until the job was completed. His outstanding devotion to duty was an inspiration to all and reflects high credit on the military service. Home address: Mrs. R. D. Childers (mother), Mayking, Kentucky.
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Technical Sergeant SANTOS A. SANDOVAL, 20912005, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Technical Sergeant Sandoval, under intense enemy fire and with utter disregard for his own safety, cut or disconnected many wires on a bridge, which were connected to electric detonator mines and bombs placed on the bridge. With full knowledge that the wires ran to occupied enemy positions south of the bridge, and that the mines and bombs might be detonated at any minute, Technical Sergeant Sandoval continued his work. His action saved the bridge for use of the United States Army. Home address: Mr. N. P. Sandoval (father), 133 E. Mable Avenue, Fullerton, California.
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Private First Class ALBERT W. TURBIVILLE, 37031631, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Although wounded early in an engagement, Private First Class Turbiville refused to leave his post at a bridge, and insisted on taking part in the ensuing combat. Upon observing one man of his platoon fall wounded in an area exposed to intense enemy fire, Private First Class Turbiville immediately left cover and despite his wound and continued heavy enemy fire, carried the wounded man to a covered position. Home address: Mr. Albert H. Turbiville (father), Camp Crook, South Dakota.
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First Lieutenant LAWRENCE W. WANICHEK, 01312610, Infantry, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Pavia, Panay, P.I., on 21 March 1945. First Lieutenant Wanichek, and his task force, attacked an estimated 150 armed enemy troops, many occupying fortified positions. His brilliant and fearless leadership resulted in the destruction of 60 enemy troops, the capture of one and the dispersal of the remainder. Upon observing one of his men fall wounded in an area exposed to intense enemy fire, First Lieutenant Wanichek rushed forward and carried the wounded man to cover. His prompt decision, and outstanding leadership inspired his men to close with and destroy a numerically superior enemy force. Home address: Mr. Carl W. Wanichek (father), 1004 26th Avenue, North, Seattle, Washington.
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III. AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bull 3, WD, 1944) a Bronze Star Medal is awarded by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, to the following named enlisted men and officers:
Private First Class JAMES O CALLICOAT, 35437266, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Under intense enemy automatic weapon fire, Private First Class Callicoat volunteered to aid in the evacuation of casualties from the enemy held side of a river. With utter disregard for his own personal safety and in the face of enemy fire he crossed the bridge and succeeded in evacuating one of the wounded. Crossing the second time, he was wounded by enemy machine gun fire. His courage was an inspiration to all who witnessed his actions. Home address: Mrs. Lucy Callicoat (mother), Creasy Ridge, Ohio.
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First Lieutenant WALKER CARLTON, 0416075, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Pavia, Panay, P.I., on 20 March 1945. During an engagement with the enemy it was necessary to move a force to a more favorable position. Due to the sudden reverse movement of a tank, First Lieutenant Carlton was run over by the vehicle, which severely bruised his legs. Almost simultaneously three men were wounded by enemy machine gun fire and rifle fire. Although injured, he voluntarily stayed and supervised the evacuation of the wounded and movement of the force to a different location. First Lieutenant Carlton was one of the last to leave the hazardous position. His utter disregard of his injury was an inspiration to all and reflects high credit on the military service. Home address: Mr. W. H. Carlton (father), 3567 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California.
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Major WILLIAM J. CLOUGH, 0418533, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Major Clough exposed himself to enemy rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire to disarm mines on a bridge, and later carried a wounded man across the bridge to the aid station. His devotion to duty reflects credit upon the Army of the United States. Home address: Mrs. William J. Clough (wife), 527 Buena Vista, Redlands, California.
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Staff Sergeant LAWRENCE S. CROW, 35315112, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Crow, without regard for his safety, courageously exposed himself to intense enemy rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire by swimming the rapid currents of a river to aid a messenger who had become exhausted. His courage under enemy fire reflects high credit upon the military service. Home address: Mrs. Celia Davis (sister), Rural Route 2, Cortland, Ohio.
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Private First Class OSCAR A. MOLINA, 39280362, Infantry, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Jaro, Panay, P.I., on 21 March 1945. Private First Class Molina upon locating an enemy pillbox occupied by four armed soldiers, without consideration for his own safety, attacked the position singlehandedly. Under intense enemy rifle fire, Private First Class Molina killed two of the enemy and drove the other two from the pillbox, whereupon they were killed by other members of his squad. Private First Class Molina's courage was an inspiration to all men of his company and reflects high credit on the military service. Home address: Mrs. Artomiza Molina (mother), 1551 1/2 Henry Street, Los Angeles, California.
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IV. AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER)
By direction of the President, in addition to the Bronze Star Medal awarded to Captain JAMES M. HOFFMANN, by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, as published on page 1, Section I, General Orders No. 16, 1945, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to him by the Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, under the provisions of Executive Order No. 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, Bull 3, WD, 1944). The citation is as follows:
Captain JAMES M. HOFFMANN, 0380064, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Iloilo, Panay, P.I., on 19 March 1945. Captain Hoffmann exposed himself to intense enemy rifle, machine gun, and mortar fire to disarm mines on a bridge, and later swam to the rescue of a messenger who became exhausted in the rapid currents of a river. His courage reflects high credit on the Army of the United States. Home address: Mrs. James M. Hoffmann (wife), 4101 N. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, Illinois.
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BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL BRUSH:
GEORGE W. LATIMER,
Colonel, GSC,
Chief of Staff.
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