Lieutenant Colonel Bidr~cw8. 1)nrlx. 0226913. Simal Conm Armv of the United States. September 1943 lo Mny 1943. (Tbm award sopeluedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal (Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Llentenant Colonel Davis. for services from 17 Scptemher 1914 to 25 ~oremb'er3044, as published in ~enk1Orders 47, HeadrluRrters lOlst Airborne Division, 4 Dceemher 1944.) IV..LEGION OF MERIT.-I. By direction oL the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Comnmnder, awarded bx the War Department to Major General Cfevald W. R. l'ernpler, as published in WD General Orders 28, 1946, the second Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander, for cxcep- tionnlly merilarions eoncluct in the performance uE outstandiug services dnring the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the pro~isionsof the act oP Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD hl. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 Octoher 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). 'me citation is as follows: iV:~jor Gelierill G~raidW. R. Ternpier, British -4rmy. 13 Oetoher 1941 to 10 March 1944. 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Cnngreas approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1912 (see. I, WD Bul. 2,194%), the Legion of Xerit, in the Degree of Legionnaire, for excepiionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding serriees during the period indicated was awarded by the War Department to the folloning-named officer: Lieutenant Colonel Paul Charles Albert Aulrzrsnon-Nerot, French Army. %Parch !o September 1944. V..LEGION OF MERIT (OAX-LEAP CLUSTER).-1. BF direction of the President, in addition to the Lzgion of Merit awarded by the War Department to Lieutenant Colonel Richard W. Avntour, as pnhlished in WD General Orders 98, 1945, a bronze Onk-Leaf Cluster for exccptionnlly meritorious conduct in the performance of outslanding servicw during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bol. 40, 1912) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I. ?WJ Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is ns follows: Lieutenant Colonel Ricllavd W. hour, 0214378, General Staff Corps, Army of the United States. April i944 to January 1946. 2. BY direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded by the War Department to Colonel Laarence L. CoDlr, as published in WD General Orders 23.1946, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exee~tionnllvmeritorious conduct in the performauce of outstanding services during the period indlcated mas awarded to him by the War Depnrlment under the nrovisions of the act of Con- gress approved 20 July 1942 (&. 111. WD Bul. 40,1942) and Emcutive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, TI'D Hul. 54, 1942). The citation is as fallows: Colonel Lawreme I.. Coblr, 010300, Quartermaster Corps, United States Asmy February 1941 to November 1M1. 3. By direction of tho President, in addition to the Legion of Mcrit awarded to Colollel Kenneth R. Collins, as ~ublishedIn General Orders 65, European Thea- ter, 16 June 1944, a bronze Onk-Leaf Clusler for exceptionally meritorious toll- duct in ihe performance of outstanding seraices during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the net of Con- AGO 36888 gress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bui. 40, 1912) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bui. 54, 11142). The cilation is as follows: Colonel Kenneth R. Collins, 04802%3, Air Corps, Army of the United States. Oetobcr 2944 to July 1943. 4. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded by the War Department to Brigadier Gencral John W.N. Scl~fflz,as published in WD General Orders 07. 1045, a bronze Onk-Leaf Cluster far exceptionally meri- torious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the ~rovi~ionsof the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Rul. 40, 1842) and Executive Order S260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bui. 54, 1942). The citation i8 as follows: Brigadier General Jolm W. N Schrdz, 0232'7, United States Army. October 1013 to Janualy 1946. 5. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Piisl H. Streit, as published in General Orders 51, Pacific Ocean Area, 17 Uay 1945, a bronze O'ek-Leaf Cluster lor esception~liymeritorious conduel iu the performallre of outstan8i:lg services during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisious of the act of Cuugress amroved 20 July 1W2 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Ovler 9260,2C October 1942 (see. I, WD Rnl. 54,1S42). The eitntinn is as fallows: Culouel Puul H. Streit, 06254, BIrdicai Corps, Uniled States -4rrny June 1945 to February 1N6. VILBROXZE STAR MEDAL.->. By directioo of the Presidcut, under the pro~isionsO: Executive Grder 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, Wd Hul. 3, 1844), a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious services in connection with military opera- tions against an enemy of the United Slates during the periods intiieated \\-as awarded by the War Department to thc following-nxrnefl indhidnxls: Carl E. Dennet, American Red Cross. August 1944 ta May 1945. Dactar Thomas A. MurrelZ, American civilian. March 15344 to Oetobcr 1945. Havtley Rowe, Amcricau civilian. May to September lW. Doctor Edzotn G. Schneider. dmerican civilian. Amil to Juls 1945. 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Bxecutire Order gL1O. 4 Fcbruary 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul 3, 1944). a Bronze Star Medal far meritorious serriees iu nmnection with military operatinns against an enemy of the United States during the period Inaicnled was awarded by the Commnndirlg General, European Theater, to tbe following-named omcer: First T.ieutenaut Sork N. Holland, 013295532, Infantry, Ammy of the United Stales. Jnrn~nryto May 1114'j. 5. By direction of the President, untier ihepro~isionsof Executive Order 9919, 4 February 1914 (ser. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronzc Star nfedal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United Shtei during the period indicated was awarded by the Camrnnnrling Geucml. European Theater, to the follon~ing-namedenlisted man : Technician Third Grade Leonard H. EZosner (Army serial KO. 37073ii39), Medical Detachment, 271th Infantry Regiment, Mcdical Department, Army of the United State?, rlisplnyed heroic conduct in action at Stiring Wendel, France, on 7 3Iercb 1Hi. He set up a forward aid station under heavy artillery flre and within range of smali-arms Drc. Although wounded by a direct hit of n shell On the aid station, Technician Klosnev courageously maintained it in opelation until the situation improved and he could be treated. AGO 3688B VII..BATTLE RON0RS.--4s authorized by Executive Ol.dcr 9308 (sec. I, WD Bul. 22, 1948). snperseding Eaecutire Order 9075 (see. 111, WD Bul. 11, 1912). citations of tho following units in the general orders indicated are confirmed under the provisions of secfion IT, WD Circular 333, 1943, in the name of the Prcsident of the United States as public evidence of deserved honor and dis- tinction. The citations read as follows: 1. The Sd Battalion, 6% Inlantry Reginienf, is cited for outstnnding perform- ance of duty in action against the enemy on Luzon, Phili~pineIslands, during the period 23 February to 1March 1915. The Sd Battalion, G3d Illfantrg Regiment, a on 22 February 1945, n.as assigned the mission of swuring the high ground narth- east of Montalban, Riznl Province. This objective was a key ~ositionin the formidable and strongly defeuded Shirnliu Line east of Jlnnila. The objective was studded with Jsp pillboxes and cave and tunnel positions. whotie approaches Kere covered with artillery and heavy mortar fire, and was defended by skillful and determined Jan infantry. On 23 Fcbruarv... the battalion moved under cover of darkness across the Marikina River Valley, overran the Jap outpost line in a vicious night attack, and by dawn had stormed and taken its initial objective, a small hill to the south of the final objective, only after a fierce attack mith bayonets and grenades. By late afternoon, the flnal ol~jeetivehad been taken, despite intense enemy artillery, heavy mortar, and small~nrmsfirc. From 24 Febrnaly to 1 March, the enemy attempted to retake the hill with eight de- termined infantry night counterattacks, supported by massed artillery and mortar fires from weapons ranging up to 155-mm guns and 150-mm mortars. Twice the enemy reached our dug-in positions, bnt were hurled back in bitter hnnd~to~haud flrhtina At no time did thc battalion eive- an inch of -rronnd. The seizure of this objective cut off the main Jap line of communications through Montalban and bottled up tho encmy in the Mnrikina River Gorgc neodqnarters and com- munications personnel werc subjected to dircet attack to the same degree as mere front line troops. Jledical and chaplnin personnel frequently carried out. t:irir dutim under heavy fire. Because of the intensity and accuracy of enemy artil- lery and heavy mortar concentrations, all supply and evacuation had to be ac- complished under COT-erof darkness over routes which were consinntly being attacked by enems. nieht- infiltration and riemolition- narlies. Jan ensualties rlur.. in6 the period were 210 countcd killed in the objective area. Friendly casualties werc 12 dead and 37 woundw3 and iniured. The mannifieent emnt de corns dis- played in this engagement hy every officer and man of the battalion distinguished this unit to an exlreordiunry dcgree. The courage and unswcl.virr~devotion of Uuty of a11 members of the Yd Batlalion, 6Sd Infantry Regiment, reflected great credit on the Arms of the United Slates. [General Orders 160, l3eadqnarters 8th Infantry Division, 13 Aupust 1845. as approved by the Commander in Chief, United States Army Forces, Pacific.) 2. The 3d Battalion and Companies A am3 B, Z5Yd Infantrq Regiment, are cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy from 17 to 24 Febrodrg 1945, near Kleinblittersdorf, Gcrmany. These troops mere given the mission of leading the reentry of Scventh Army troops into Germaiq by effecting a erossillg of the Blies and Sarre Rivers and attacking n aell-organized and partially fortified enemy position. With gallantry and determination, the objective was cwicklv. . secured with very . light- casualties. The enemy then literally attacked from all directions with armor and infantry and, at one lime, succeeded iu penetrating the main line of resistance to dig in. By great conrage, fortitude, and cohcsion af the personnel of the Yd Battalzon and Comualiies A and B, this and all other enemy counterattacks were eliminated. On the night of 18 AGO 3G88B Aehruarr the enemy succeeded in reaching Auermacher, thus cutting off the Jd Battalion ond Companies A from D. The attacking enemy forces were stopped by Cornpant A and eliminated by determined flre from the Jd BotloEion and Company B, combined with that of Con~panyA, while attempting to penetrate further south toward the bridge over the Sarre River. During this action, 120 Germans werc killed, an unkrlown number wounded, and 210 were tnken prisoner, at n cost to these units of 15 killed and 45 wounded. The outstanding courage, skill, and devotion to duty displayed by the officers and men of the Sd Battalion and Companies A and B, S5Sd Infantry Reghent, reflected the highest credit on the United St~tes-4rmy. (General Order 10, Readquarters Serenth United States Army, 7 January 1946, as approved by the Commanding General, Seventh United States Army.) 3. The E6tb Pllotoyraphio Reconnaissance Squadron is cited for outstanding perforrn~~ceof dutr in the Philippine Islands on 22 March 1945. .4t thnt time, the Sixth Army, hammering at the fanatically resisting Yamashita line on Lumo, and fighting furiously near the town of Baguio and in the approaches to the Cagayan Valley, ~irailyneeded photographs of enemy installations and escape mutes. On 22 March 1945, when the Sixth Army ordered that 23 photographic missions he made to cover all key Japanese positions on Lneon, the 36th Photo- graphic Reconnnissnnct Squadron, in order to carry out this tremendous task, pressed all avniiuble nilots into service and dispatched 21 sorties, 18 of which were successfful, despite dificult weather conditions. Forced at times ta Iteadouwlers Con%prrn~.- .. 105th Infantw. .~ Rwinmtf. broke the back of the enemy's final attack md hy countel.nttacking as a part of the division reserve contributed materially to bringing JnpwnPse resistilncc to au end on Snignn Island. (Genernl Orders 21, Henrlqunrters 27th Infantry Division, 18 Uarch IWi, as approved by the Comm~ndingGeneral, United States Anu~Forces. Middle Pacific.) 5. The T881st Engineer loiation DattaTion is cited for extrilordinars heroism on Leyte, Piriliplline Islands, from 22 October to 7 December 1944. The 1881st Engineer loiaiion BattaAon lllurlrrl at Leyre, Philillpine Islands, on 22 October 1944, and went to worlr immediately on the Taclohan airdrom~,an which con- ~tructionhncl just bccn started hy at? ~nginpercanstl'uetinn hattalion. From thm mltil completion of the airdrome, these two units worked together with maximum effieiellcr alld hal.mony. Duriug tlle early phases, enemy zir attacks were almost contiuuaus and a largc portion was directed at the airdrome. Be- fore a csable strip was available, mvj- rnrrier airplanes were forced to operate from it because of the loss anti darunge to cjur cnrriers in the bnttle of byte Gulf. Undcr the.se difficult and dangerous conditions, the lSBlst Enineer Aviation Ralialian worked with utmost energy and zeal, b$ conrmtmring every effort on the sivdrome during Ihe inlcrrols between air nltitcks. The men stayed on the job during alerts until the rnrmg airplnnes were almost urerheud. Twelve perccnt casualties were snffered by thc uvit during this job. Tllis airdrome was the first one avnilnblc for land~basedairplanes in the Philippines and, from the moment the minimlun iengrh of steel rnc~was laid. the air rrnitic .ms tremendous. Despite ibis heavy lrnnic and stil? frequent air attacks, the strip, dis~ersals,and other fncilities w1.e repiClp drvrloged by the outstanding work and efficient planning oi the 18Slst E?iqiwcr dviation DattaHon. (General Ordcrs 266, Elcadquarters Sixth United Sintes Army, 27 Soyember 1U4j, as approved by rhc Commander in Chief, United Rates Army Forces, Pacific.) VIII..MEDAL OF FREEOOM.-By direction of the President, under the pm- riswns of Erecutire Order 95E6, 6 July 1945 (see. IT, \VD Uul. 12, 1945), the Mcdnl of Freedom for meritorious service which has aided the United States ic the prosecution of a wa; against an eoemy during the periods ildieated was nwarded by thc War Drpartmenf lu the following-named individuals: Rulph Blocl;, .lmericnn civilian, performed exceptionally meritorious services US general representative, United States Officc of war Information, India, and AGO 3688B in other pasitkms of importance from August 1013 to .4ugust 1845. Charged with informing the Indian pcuple of Allied aims, with directing psychological warfare from India to southeast Asia, and with other complex operations in furtherance of United States policies, Mr. Bloch! Cisplayed sound judgment, coonerntian. and tactful coordination with 0utst:mdinr success. Edward P. Blooks, American civilian, as assistant to the deputy in charge of the American War Production 3Iissian in China from >larch through June, 1945, ably a8SiatCd in reconciling differences between Chinese Government-owned and private industry. He made pertinent recommendations to the China War Pro- duetion Board on matters concerning munition production, industrial develop- ment, and civil economy. 11r. Broolis' cunstruciir~eadrice effected considerable improrements in China's wartime industry. Doctor Hugh L. Dryden, Amcricnn civilian, performed meritorious services with the Scientific Advis0r.v Grouw in Eurone from dmil to June 1845. Doctor D?wlen made an outstanding contrihulion to the fund of knowledge of the Army Air Forces with his research and annlrsis of tile develouments aud use of .guided missiles by the enems. Sam D. 17lci?t, American civilian, pcrfornied meritarions selvicrs as technical a corps of civilian technicians whose scrriees to the 1-intb Air Force and Air Transport Command contributed in a mnrkcd degree to the cficient service records of these commands. When air transport service was inaugurated on the Central and North African routes, the high standards of maintenance established by Mr. Irwin and his personnel made ~lossiblethe transportalion of enormous quantities of materiel and personnel with a minimum of engine faihlres and fatnl accidents. Andrew T. Keorneg, American eirilinn, as deputy in charge of the American war prodoetion mission in China from March through June 1946, contributed rnaterinlly to reconciling differences existing between Chinese Gorernment-owned and private industry. He was of notable assistance to the China War Praduc- tion Board on mntters concerning munitions production, industri~ldevelop- ment, and civil economy. Mr. Rearmy's trauslation of policies and plans into V~~DPOL~Saction made arailullle a greater propordon of China's indigenous re sorlrees to the mar effort. Alesander C. Kwr, American civilian, as director of the Uniled Khwlom and Continent, War Shipping Administration, from June 1942 to June l(344,facilitated greatly preparations far invading Africa and France. He was a key flgure in handling tremenrlons volumes of cargo for the Africm invasion, in perfecting shipping allacations for the attack, and later in converting captured shlp~ing to Allied use. Finally, through his broad knovledge and experience, Mr. Kwr was of immense value in planning thc successful inmsion of the French beaches. Robert 0. Lewis. American civilian, render& meritorious services as director of the American Red Cross in the India-Burma Theater from December 1943 to December 1945. He ablv. alanned. and directed the establishment of rwrea- tional facilities for our military forres in camps and haspi!nls from the deserts of Karachi through the junglcs of Burma. Let&' accomplishments, despite ~ ~ Mr. the vast distances, terrain, and dimnte, enhanced materially tho comfort and welfare of American soldiers on the Asiatic Continent. Carmel Offie.American civilian, while serving as foreign service oaccr, Enited States Department of State, with the Oflee of the United States Political Adviser, from March 1944 to April 1945, contributed valuable information and advice to AGO 3688B the Sugreme Allied Cormnand~r,Meditcitcrmr~nn, nnd the Commanding General, United States Army Forces. Mr. Ope'u broad knowledge of political, eeonarnic. and social conditions in the Mediterranean region prored to be of outstanding value in plannlog the operations which culminated in the surrender of the German arlllie~in Italy. Doctor Frank L. Watte?ldorf, American eirilian, performed meritorious sen- ices in Eumpe and Asia from April to June and October to November 1945, while engaged in research of enemy developments of jclpropulsion, which was a sub- stantial contribution to the future program of the air forces. IX. .BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-So much of section VI, WD General Orders 58, 1915, as pertains to Private Jach D. Peak, Nedical Drgartment, as reads "Private Jack D. Peek" and "October 1814 to January 1045" is nmended to read "Tech- nician Biflh Grade Jack D. Peolc" and "June 1942 to Janunrr 1945." (This award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Technician Fifth Grade Peak, for rervices from 8 June 1942 to 14 Octobcr 1944, as ~ublishedin General Orders XiO. General Hendquarters, Unitrd States Army Forces, Paciflc, 5 Octobcr 1945.) BYomm or THE SIICXETAXYor WAE: OFFICIAL: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER EDWARD F. WITSFLL Chmf of 6La7 Major General The Adjutant General GENERALOm188 1 WAR DEPARTMLVT No. 46 i wnsnmwo~25, D. C., 23 Mas IS46 Section DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS (OAK-LEAF CLUSTmK)-Award ....------I DISTINGUISHEII-SERVICE MEDAI-AW~~~S ...... 11 DISTINGUISUED-SEE\ YEUAII (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER)-Awards ...... 111 SILVER STAR-P~ethumaus award...... IV SILVER STAR-Awards ...... V LEGION OF MERIT-Aaardr ...... VI, VII LEGION OF MERIT iOAI<-LEIF CLUSTER)-Awards ...... VIII 1:,I ll.,I, .\nardo...... IX BKc#xZt; %r.+~~lM,. by the War Department to Lieutenant General Debs C. Emmons, as published in WD General Orders 28,1943, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritori- ous and distinguished services in the performance of duties of great responsibility axing the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Ikpnrtment under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918). The citation is as fo!lows:. Lieutenant General DeZoa 0. Emmons, 02617, United States Army. June 1944 to April 1M. AGO 3739B--May 892738'-48 1 2. By direction of the President, in addition to the Distinguished-Service Medal awarded by the War Department to Major General Richard J. Marahall, as pub- lished in WD General Orders 61, 1W2, a second bronee Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally n~ektoriousand distinguished services in the performance of dutim of great responsibility during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congrcas approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43,1918). The citation is as follows: Major General Richwd J. Marshall, 04635. United States Army. June 1945 to April 1946. IV..SILVER STAR.-By direelion of the President, under the provisions Of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1018) and the act of Congress approved 15 December 1042 (sec. I, WD Bul. 61, 1842), a Silver Star for galinntry in action during the period indicated was avarded posthumously by the War Department to the following-named individual : Robert Jensen, Danish civilian, organized and maintained a maritime escape and supply route in Scandinavia from March to July 1944, carrying out many gallant, self-imyoscd missions at great risk to his life and that of his family until he was apprehended and killed by the Gestam. At the cost of his lifc, Mr. Jensm rendered outstanding services to the Danish resistance movement and the Allied war effort. KSILVER STAR.-By direction of the President, under the proPisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918) and the act of Congress approved 15 December 1W (see. I, WD Bul. 61, 1912). a Silver Star for gallantry in action during the periods indicated was awarded by the War De- partment to the follorving-named individuals : Paul Lindmr. 1March to April 1945. Anton Ruh March to June 1945. VI. .LEGION OF MERIT.-By dircctian of the President, under tho provisions of the act of Congres approved 20 July 1042 (sec. 111, WD Bui. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 92C3, 21) October 1942 ((sc. I, WD Bul. 54, ID@), the Legion of Merit for erceytioually meritorious ccndnct in the performance of outstanding serviees during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the following-uamed officers and chicf warrant ot8cers: Colonel Pram58 2'. Colbv, 0247169, Field Artillery, Army of United Stales. June 1942 to November 1945. Chief Warrant Officer John Crowler, (W2139943), Army of the United States. April 1M4 to May 1946. Lieutenant Colonel Phibig L. Gore, 0295339 (then major). Field Artillery. Army of the United States. April 1941 to December 18'15. Colonel &yd E. Wfis, 018643, Air Corps, United States Army. Xay 1940 to September 1946. Najor Robert I.V. Jackson, 0265320, Signal Corps, Army of the United Stales. 12 March to 9 April 1942. Captain William R. L?/ons, 0546541, Medical Administrative Corps, Army of the United States. February to December 1945. Colonel James F. Oliw, Jr., 017326, General Stnff Corps, United States Army. J~,lnuur~to Novcmber 1045. Chief Warrant Onieer Eugme P. Pecor (WO20219El, Coast Artillery Corpa, Army of the United States. August 1940 through December 1945. Colonel Joseph R. Saduslc, Jr., 0'330268, Lledical Curpa, Army of the United Statcs. September 1912 to September 1943. Colonel Francis R. Smencu, 0203012, General Staff Corps, Army of the United States. November 1943 to December 1945. Colonel Byron R. Swilser, 0128733, General Staff Corps (Air Corps), Army of the United States. May 1943 to September 1945. Commander Walter Wilds, 168039 (then lieutenant commander), Cnited States Naval Reserve. May 1945 to March 1946. VII..LEGION OF MERIT.-1. BY direction of the President, under the pro- visions of the act of Congress approved W July 1942 (sec. 111. WD Bul. 40. 1942) and Executive Order 9260,29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Xul. 54,1942), the Legion ol Merit, in the Degree of O5cel; for exceptionally meritorious condupt in the wrformance of outstanding servicRs during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to tile following-named officers: Colonel Wolter John Legg, British Army. November 1943 to August 1945. Colonel DanicA arrllegoa Nontealcgre, Costa Rican Army. May 1944 to August 1945. Major Dais 8.GI. SaW, British Army. May 1943 to August 1944. Colonel Jorge Sanrriento, Peruvian Army. Tune 1940 to April 1946. Colonel Christopher Prileau Wawon, British Army. March 1944 to August lM5. Lieutclxiot Colonel JI. John P. White, British Army. September 1944 to March 19-15. 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (Pee. 111, WD Rul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1M2 (see. I. WD Rnl. 54. 1M2).. . the Leeion of Merit, in the Dearee of Lesionnaire, for 'excep;ionnlly meritorious conduct in the performance of uut- standing- services durina the nerlods indicated was awarded by the War Depart- merit to the following-named offirers : Lieutcnant Colonel David Brunton AWcen British Army. 15 August to 16 November 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Gordon a. Creen, British Arms,. April 1943 to May 1045. Ca~tailiPhilip ClioeBrook Isift, British Army. Auyst to November 1914. Crrptnin 0. T. Robertnoa, Iloyai Canadian Army Wxlical Corps, January and February lBi5. Captain Brian. MurteIi Silk. New Zealand Expeditionary Porces. 25 .4pril 1943 to I April 1944. VIII..LEGIOhr OF MERIT (OAKLEAF CLUSTER).-1. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legirm of Bierit awarded h~ the Wzr Drpartmenl to Colonel Kenncih 8. Hush, as published in WD Gcncrnl 0;ilcrs 39, 1941, a bronw Oak-Leaf Clnnter for erceptionnlly merilorious conduct in tbc perfmmance of outstanding services during the period indicated mas awarded to him by tho War Department uuder the provisions of the act of Qpgress approvcd 20 July 1942 (scc. 111, FD Bul. 40, 1042) and l:xecutive Order 9280, 29 October 1942 (sce. I, ND Sul. 54. 10421, The citation is as fdlows: Colonel Iicnnrll~n. Dunh, 086.50, Adjutant General's Depnrtment, United States Army. March 1045 to llarch 1948. 2. Bg direction of the President, in ncldition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Bonner P. Fellem, as published in General Orders 19, Headquarters Southn~stPaciflc Area, S May 1945, a bronze Onklieaf Cluster for exceptionaily meritorious eonduet in the performance of outstanding services during the period indicated was axvarded to him by the War Department unrlrr the provisions of the AGO 97390 3 act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40,1942) and Executive Order 92fj0, 28 October 1M2 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is an iollows : Colonel Bomw F. Fellws, 012134 (then brigadier general). mast Artillery Corps, United States Army. May 1045 to March 1946. 3. BY direction of the President, in addition to the Ietreion of Merit awnrded to Colonel Charles G. Holle, as published in General Ordcrs 6. Headquarters Car- ibbean Defense C!mmand, c/o Postmstcr, New Orleans, Louisiana, 29 January 1946, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the per- formance of outstanding services during the oeriod indicated was awarded to him 10' lh* \!'a? Dqnvtrn~ncuuder Ow ~n ,vi?i ms a f th,, wt 4 AGO 3739B 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious services in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the wriad indicated was awarded by the Commanding General, European Thcatw, to the foliowing-named officer: Major Cuurtney Smith, 0367808. Quartermaster Corps, Army of the United States. July 1M4 to May 1945. 3. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419. 4 February 1944 (see. IT, WD Bul. 3,1944). a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achieve- ment in connection with military operations against an enemy of the Unitcd States during the periods indicated was awarded by tho Commanding General, European Theater, to the following-named enlisted men: Private First Class Clinord W. Taylor (Army serial No. 3%%4103), Infantry, Army of the United States, distinguished hirrlnelf an 19 December 1944 by volun- teering to participate in a motorized patrol of the 422d Infantry Regiment near Halenfeld, Germany. The membprs of this patrol prevented an enemy ambush, thereby saving the lives of many of their mmrades. Private Tuylw'8 uuselflsh Couduet and disregard for his own safety reflect credit on himself and the armed forces. Corporal Anthony Telenxky (Army Serial KO. 31277265), Infantry. Army of tllr'United States, distinguished himself on 19 December ID44 by volunteering to participate in a motorized patrol of the 422d Infantry Regiment near Halen- feld, Gennnny. The menhers of this patrol prevented an enemy ambush, thereby Baving the lives of many of their comrades. Corporal Telnwlry'n unselfish conduct and disregard for his own safety reflect credit on himself and the armed fowes. X..BRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-BY direction of the President, in addition to the Bronze Star M-1 awarded to Liputenant Colonel Sterling 0. Holmes, as published in General Orders 133. 8th Infantry Division. 10 December 1944 a brouae Oak-Leaf Cluster for meritorious services in connec- tion with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated was awarded to him by the Commanding General, European Theater, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3. 1944). Thecitation is as follows: Lieutenant C~lolonelSterling C. Holnms. 022655, General Staff Cows (Infantry), United Slates Army. January to A~ril1945. XI..BATTLE HONORS.-As authorized by Executive Order 9396 (see. I. WD Bul. 22, 1943), superseding Executive Order 9075 (see. 111, WD Rul. 11 1942). citntions of Lhe following units in the general orders indicated are confirmed under the provisions of section IV, WD Circular 333, 1943, in the name of the President of the United States as public evidence of deserved honor and distinc- tion. The citations read as ~llllows: 1. Company E, 1st Plotoon,.Comgany H, and 1st Platoon, Company C, 307th Infantry Regiment, are cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy. At 0415. 17 May 1945, near Shuri, Okinawa, Hyukyua Islands, Cornpanu 9,with the 1st Platoon, Company R, and 1st Platoon, Com- pany 0 attached, launched a night attack on Ishimmi Ridge, a strongly defended terrain feature commanding u 2,WO-yard valley and a key position in the Shurl defense line. The ridge, 600 yards to the front, was vitally impartant to the off?nsive and had to be captured hefore further advances could be made. Re- peated daylight attempts to reach this important terrain feature had failed. AGO 3730B 6 Company E, the 1st Platoon, Company E, and the 1st Platoon, Company C, completely surprised the enemy and gained the objective by 0445 without suffer- ing a casualty. The Japanese reacted violently to this surprim? and by 0603, Japanese artiiiery and mortar shells started raining on the position. Vicious machine-gunfire tore up the hill from the front, both flauks, and the rear. The enemy counterattacked furiously and repeatedly, but was repulsed savagely each time, at times by bayonets alone Friendly units on the right and left attacked. trying to come abreast of Company E, but were repulsed. Thus Compaay E and the ist Platoon of Cmnpanies I7 and C still remained isolated and surrounded, their strength heing depleted rapidly, yet they fought on with dogged determina- tion to hold their positions. By 1000, all machine guns, both heavy and light, and all 60-mm mortars had been knocked out. The day was hot and by nightfall practicklly 811 water had been consumed. The said men had exhausted thcir supplies. That night, an attempt was made to send in water, ammunition, and medical supplies, but the sup~lycolumn was almost mmpletely annihilated. Throughout the night, heavy enemy flre continued. The men repelled repepted Japanese infiltration attempts. Dawn of the second day disclosed that hand grenades were nil expended nnd the only effective weapons remaining were rifles and bayonets, yet they clung desperately to thcir position. Fear that they might bbc overwhelmed by numbers aiane was widespread. Four large-scale enemy attacks were repnlscd during the day with the support of accurate Cannon Company and arlillery fire. Adjacent units attacked again on the second day in an effort to come nbreast of Cornpang E without success. That night a supply and exacuation party reached them, bringing the first medical attention anti water the men had rtXceivedin 45 hours. Dawn of the third day found Co11~panyE and ilx attached platoons still clinging to their positions. Lale at night on the third day, Company E and the 1st PZatnms of Companies H and C were relieved with 48 men of the original 179 remaining. These units had driven a mcilre into the great Shuri Defense Line, and shortly thereafter, the Japanese started their withdrawal from the tremendously strong position they had fcmght 80 desperately to hold. The extraordinary heroism and dogged determin:ttion of this llttle band, Comoany E, 1st PI.ato~7,Cornpang II, and 1st Plaloon, Compang 0, 307th Infantrg Regiment. wnlribnted in large measure to lhe subsequent advance of the entire division and are in keeping with the highest tl.ariilions of the military ser~ice. (Gcneral Orders 492, Ilcadquarters 77th Infuntry Division, 20 Ikccnllier 1045, as approved by the Commander in Chief, linited States Army Porces, Paciflc.) 2. ComponlJ I, 807th Inlantru Regimmt, is cited for outstandinp performance of duty in action against the enemy near "Chocolate Drop Hili," Okinawn, Ryukyns Islands, from 15 to 19 May IWZ. On 15 31ny 1945, Gornpruny I, 307th Infantry Regiment, inoved into the line SO0 yardsnorthenst of the town of Shuri, relieving units of Lhe 306th Infantry, and areparerl lo attack "Chacolnte Uruo view. of all the surrounding area. Attacking at ODW acrova open ground, with a platoon of medium tanks in support, G0mpon.g I eneounl.ered the concentrated fire of the enemy's sl:rongest defense line. This fire came from artillery, motars, antitank guns, dug-in tanks, and small arms. %'he men of Cwngany I advanced through the enemy tire until they reached the forward slopes of "Chocolate Drop Hill." Fire from both flank* and the front inflicted heavy casualties and forced them to dip in there. IIeavy encmy mortar and artillery fire continued during the night. At 0200, 16 Jlay, thc Japanese, armed with rifles and knee mortars, 6 AGO 3739B launched a fanatical "Banzai" charge on the semnd platoon. The attack was repelled and the enemy lost eight men. At OW,Company I again assault63 the Savagely defended "Chocolate Drop Hill" with three tanks in support, and again had to go through concentrated artillcry, mortar, antitank, and small-arms fire. Dis~iayinpa domed-. determination, the men of Conmanu. . I enveloped the hill, deatruyed two 47-mm antitank guns, two heavy machine guns, two knee mortars, and used satchel charges to scni numerous caves occu~iedby the enemy. Intense tire from "Dorothy Ridge." "l?luttup," "Brown," "Three Sisters," and "Grey Mills" remained so hea~ythat Company I was forced to move back to it original position. After another long night of shelling by the Japanese, the attack was renewed on 17 May. Twice the men of Company 18lruggied to the top of the hill, only to he forced back by n numerically superior Japanese force. At 1730 on the third altack, they flnally captured and held the X!l, killing 23 JaIianesc, destmy- ilig n 75~mmgun, two antitank guns, two heavy machine wns, and three knee mortars. At 0200 18 May, the Japanese launched a strong couuterattaek on the hill, which threatened to annihilate Cornpaw I. Company I repulsed the attilck and killed 86 of the enemy, including 6 officers, orb 1 of whom was found n map of Shuri, which proved to be of the utmost value. ASter 3 days and nights of hard fighting, during which the enemy fire never ceased, and after eight attempts to capture lChocolate Drop Hiil," Company I mas in command of the hill and holding it TWOdays later, Company I captured "Brown Hill," and the main defense line of tile euemy war brokcn at the cost of 96 casualties to Con?.prcny I. The magnificient courage and outstanding performance of duty of the men of Conznany I, 807th Infmtvy Reyirnmzt, exemplify the highest traditions of the military service. (General Orders 12, Headquarters 77th Infantry Division, Q January 1946, as approved by the Commander in Chief, United Stntes Army Forces, Pacific.) XIILUNITED STATES OF AMERICA TYPHUS COMMISSION MEDAL, By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order W285, 24 Uecrrnber 1942 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1943) and AR e45,the United States 01 American Typhus Commission Medal for exceptionally meritorious services in connection u-itll the work of the Commission during the periods indimted was awarded by tho War Department to the following-named offlcers: Lieutenant Colonel Cfordon D. Dwis, 0522333, Signal Corps, Army of the United States, rendered exceptioually meritorious services in connection with the investigations of the United Statcs of America Typhus Commission into the exlidemiology of 8erub tyDhuS~. in Assam and Burma from Norcmher 194 to November 1946. lXc organized and administered the rickettsia laboratory of tl~e Commission at Myitkyina, Burma, and developed techniques for the isolation of the causative organisms from mite and mammalian hosts, demonstrating thereby the vector of the disease in that region. By his personal scientific contribntiuna, Colonel Davle increased knowledge and extended the possibilities of control of scrub typhus fever. Captain Hnry 8. Fuller, 0616411, Medical Corps, Army of the United Statcs, rendered ereepLionally meritorious services in connection with the work of the United States of America Typhus Commission in the investigation of the epidemi- ology of scrub typhus in Asvam and Burma from November 1Q44to November 1845. Erst as member and later as director of the mite laboratory,.Captain FuUw reorganized and coordinated its activities in such a manner aa to lead direct to the demouslration of the important mite vector of the disensc and the develop men1 of a rapid surwg technique for the estimation of the hazard from disease AGO 373QB 7 Of Particular areas of terrain. Captain Puller's contribntions were valuable to science, ns well as to the control of a diseam ot militnry and civilian importanee. Capl:ain John A. Knwp, 016%237, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, rendered meritoriaus scrvlces in connection with the work of the United States of American Typhus Commission in Burma and ksam from May to November 1945. Through an intensive examination of clinieal records at evacuation hospi- tals and general hospitals, and from the words of the Northern Combat Area Commana, he asstrmhled, analyzed, and made available information essential to the knowledge of scrub typhus fever among troops in Burma. Captain Knapp'a contribution will be of permanent value in the medical annals of scrub typhus fever. Captain Kemeth E. Xtwer, 0875581, Infantry, Army of the United States, rendered meritorious services as chief of the mammalogy and ornithology lahora- tory of the fleld headquarters of the United States of America Typhus Commission In Burma from February to November 1N5. As an expert in the collection and identification of mamrrtals and birds, Captain stager contributed knowledge essen- tial to the understanding of epidemiology of scrub typhus fever. Captain Staga"a xvork was of beneflt to the control of scrub typhus amoug troops and mrlstituted a lasting contribution to science. XIIILLEGION OF MERIT.-So much of section TI, WD General Orders 15, 1M0, as Pertains to Oolooel Charles Cf. Hollc, Corm of Engineers, is rescinded (see see. VIII above). XlV~~RRONZESTAR MEDAL.-So much oi section V, WD General Orders 24,1945, as pertains to Ifenry R. E!/de,American civilian, Office of Strategic Serv- ices, as reads "February 1M3 to August 1944'' is amended to read "February 1W to Novembrr IS14 " Om~crar.: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER EDWARD F. WITSELL Chief of Stall Major cfenero1 The Adjutant GeneraJ AGO ST390 Y I.LOV.."IT., ,IIWTI*G OrTlcS: (91. GEREBAI O%DW WBR DEPARTMENT NO. 47 Was~l~owm25, D. C., 24 May IS46 Section UNITED STATES ARMY TRANSPORT-Desienation of Blamhe P. Swnoa aa BRONZE STAR XEDAL-Award ...... VI BROXZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER)-Aunrd ...... VII BATTLE HOiYORS-Citations of onit?...... L ...... 7111 MEUAT. OF EREEDObI-Award ...... IX CKITCD STATES OF AXERICA TYPHUS CODIMISSION MEDALAnmrd-.--A. X LXRION OF MERIT-Re~cisslon of award.-.-..--.--..----.------.--.-- XI /..UNITED STATES ARMY TRANSPORT.-WD General Orders 43, 1044. designating the United States Army transport Blanche F. Sipman as a hospital ship, is rescinded. [AG 560 (17 Mag 4011 II..DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAL (OAK.LEAF CLUSTER).-BY, . di- rection of tire President, in addition to the Distinguished-Service Medal awardcd by the War Department to Major General Stephen J. ClmmberZtn, as published in WD General Ordcrs 38,1922, n third bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services in the performance of duties of great res~nnihilityduring the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the net of Congress approoed 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918). The citation is as follows: Major Geueral Stephen J. Obamberlin, 03397, United States Amy. July 1945 to Mny lM6. III..LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of the President, under the pro~isions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, %IOctober 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), the Legion of Ncrit for exceptionally mzritoriulm conduct io the performance of outstnnd- in?: services during the periods indicated wan awarded posthumously by the War Department to the follawinknarned amcers: Major William A. Gay, 021070, Corps of Engineers, United States Army. 12 March to Q April 1942. Colonel Ralph FlirscS. 07567, Field Artillery, United States Army. De- cember 1041 to April 1942. IV..LEGION OF MERIT (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-1. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Carl F. Eifler, as published in General Orders 6, China-Burma-India Theater, 31 March 1944, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorloua conduct in tho perform- ance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the prorisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1842) and Executive Ordcr 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation Is as follows: Colonel Cwl P. We?-,0288691, Infantry, Army of the Onitcd States. Narch 1912 to May 1914. 2. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to COlOnCi Hugh .MrC. ExLon, as published iu General Orders 348, United States Forces, European Theater, 28 &ember 1946, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exreptionally merilorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services AGO 3744B-hIay 89273P--46 1 during the period lndlcated was nwarded to him by the Tar D-plrtment under the grorisions of the act of Congress approlell 2il Jlliy 1512 (rrc. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1~2)and Executi~eOrder 9260, 20 October 1012 (scc. 1, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is as follows: Colonel H.ugh McC. Beton, 019780, P;cld Art@rs, United States Army. Oc- tober 1944 to September 1945. V..DISTINGUISHED-FLYING CK0SS.-Uy direction of the President, under the pro~,isinnsof the ucr oi Conewas approved 2 July 1928 (WD Bul. 8, lm), a Distinguishcd~Flyir"Cross fur extraordinary achievement while prticipating in nerinl flight during thc period indicated was awarded by the War Department tc the foilowing-named ofiicer: Captain Lezcis R. Hcngst, 06M555, Air Corp, Anny of the United States. 31 Oetuber 1014 to 28 IInrch 1945. VZ..BRONZE STAR MEDAZ,Ry direction of the President, untler the pro- visions of Useeutive Order 9418, 4 February 19M (see. 11, WD Bul. 3, 19441, a Rronzc Star X&al for meritr,rions services in connection with military operntions against an enemy of the United States during thc pcriod indicated was awarded by the Con~uiandiugGeneral, European Theater, to the followinp-named omcer : Second L'ientenant Melvin J. Oxfrum, 01326013, Infnntry, Army of the IJnitcd States. 5 to 7 Janun~.p1945. VIILBRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-By direclion of the President, in addition to the Bronze Stnr Medal awarded to Maior William. F. North, ns jubiished in General Orders 65, Headquarters 2d Infnntry Divisiou, 22 July 1945, a hronzc Oak-Leaf Cluster far meritorious services in counection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated wns awarded to liinl by the Commanding General, European Theater, under thc provisions of Esecutivc Order 9410, 4 February 1044 (see. 11, WD Bui. 3, 1414). The citation is as follows: Major William I". North, 0343444, Corps ol Military Police, Army of the United States. July 1044 to May 19-16. VIII..BATTLE HONORS.-As authorized by Executive Order 9398 (see. I, WIl ntll. 2" 1943), sngemrding IZxecntiw Order 9076 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 11,1942), citalious of the Eollowing units in the general orders indirated are confirmed under tllc provisions a£ section IV, WD Circular 333, 1943, in the name of the President of the Uuited Stales as ~ublicevidehce of deservcd honor and dis- tinction. The citations read as follows: 1. The SOth field Artillerv Battalion, on 3 February 1945, s~iggortedthe 53d Field Artillery Hattalion, which was in direct support of thc 6311 :nfantq Regi- ment, in a flanking movement to bypass hlunoz and dear Xigllwny 5 to San Jose, Folio\~ingthe infantry forward elements, the battalion plsherl its wa3- by hull- dozer across soggy rice paddies, swamps, and deep irrigation ditches. Enemy maehine~gun,morkr, and artillery fire mere received on this n;oW and a dnuger of tank attack was alwa~simminent. For 3 rlnys and 4 nixllts, the battalion was sttackcd repeatmy by infiltrating enemy infantry, all of which was repulsed. On the morning of 7 Fehruarv 1945 at 0330, the remnants of n Japallese armored task lorce, attempting to withdraw fromMunoz to San Jose, attacked the battalion position area and neighbwing infantry units. Elcvcn enew tanks, carwing infantry, and 10 persounel carriers were tnkcn undcr fire by 50-caliber machine guns on (he bnltnlion perimeter. One tank was set afire and hnlted on the road, while the rerliaining vehicles dcpioyed. The accamflanyillg enem? illfall!ry dis- mounted and vigo~ousl3~attacked the positions of the 80th Pi,eld Artillery Bal- lalion and elements of the 63d Infantry Regiment and G3d Field Artillery Battalion in the same area with small-arms, grenades, and mehine-gnn fire. Without hesitation, the cannoneers, except those necessary to man the picces, de- ployed as infantry. Making nse of bazookas, machiue guns, and carbines, the men Of the 80th li'ield Artillw Battalion re~ulsedthe attack and then. seizing- rhe initiative, sent bazooka tenmi forward, deployed their is-mm howitzers ta more advantaxeous positions for direct fire, and, at dam, enznxed in a 7,ieiouS artillery anel with the tanks, at ranges of 50 to 300 yards. ~ne&tanks scored direct hits on several gun pits. Whcn the last enemy gun was silenced, it mas found that six enemy medium tanks, five light tanks, ten personnel carriers and two 10.7-mm howitzers with prime movers had been destroyed in the close proximity of lhe battalion nosition area. The 80th Field At ttlleru Battalion distinguished itself in aclion by its extraordinary heroism and exhibited such mlinntry, determination, and esprit de corps as to make it outstanding in this engagement. The magnificent courage and devotion to duly by all nlemhers of the 80th Field Arlillerpi Battalion are a creClit ana inspiiradon to the armed forces of thc Uuitcd States. (General Orders 148, IIeadquarters GLh Infmtry Division, 25 July 1945, as approved by the Commander in Chief, United States Army Forces, Pacific.) 2. The 713th Tank Battalion, Armored Flame Thrower (Prol;isional), is cited for outstanding performance of duly in action against the cncmy ou ~kinnwa-'*'.'~ Shimn from 9 to 22 June 1946. After eumpleting 70 days of fierce fighting, during which seemingly impregnable enemy positions nt Ka6-azu and Shuri were reduced, the 718th Tallk Battalion, Armored Flnmo Thrower (Pr02;isional). continued forward in the assault of the Yaeju-Dake escarpwcnt, the final and n10st rugged enemy stronghold. Supporting two Army and two Marine divisions, the tanks of this battnlion preceded the infantry and advanced under henay enemy fire and in the face of violent sliieidal counterattacks. In caves and crevices throvghout the jagged face of the escarpment, the enemy had estab- lished mutually supporting gun positions, which delivered a devastating rolnme of flrc against thc ndTanciug troops. The bnttalion tanks approached to withiu RO yards of these fortifled positions and proceeded up the fnce of the escnrp rnent, burning out all positions ns they progressed. Many times tank crews wevc forced to dismount under heavy Japanese fire to extricate their tanks, or to carry the flame gun hose attachment up the fnce of the cliff, so that they could burn out by hand those enemy pockets which were innecessi1~leto the tanks. After 4 vicious days of close-in fightiug, during which the tanks fired a total of 400 missions, the infantry gained the top of the eseal'pment. Conrinn- ing to spearhead the attack, the flame thrower tanks advanced from crag to crag and assisted tbe infantry in burning out or destroying the remainder of the enemy troops on the island. Throughout the assault, detnchmeuts of Battnlion Headquarters Company and Service Company ahly supported the tanks by iuruisiling liaison teams to the infantry front line troops and hy hauling 120,000 galluns of napalm up to the front lines. To conserve time, these gallant service troops refurlled the tanks under enenry ohsexvation within 300 to 500 yards of the front lines. The aggressive and conrag&mn uae of this weapon inflicted an estimated 5,000 casualties upon the encmy, reduced our own casllaities, and played a substantial part in bringing about final victoly. This meration was the first in which a tank unit eyni~,pedwith flame-thrower guns was used, and the great success in aiding the advance of our troops :!gainst the determined stand of the Japanese was duc largel~lo tile cool skill, relent- AUO 8744E 3 less aggressiveness, and indomltshle spirit of the men of the Armored Flame Thrower Battalion. The courage and perseverance shown by the members of the 715th Tank Battalion, Smored PLame Thrower (Provisiomal), are worthy of emulation and reflect the highest traditions of the Army of the United States. (General Orders 45, Headquarters XXIV Colps, U March 1940, as approved by the Comxander in Chief, United States Army Forces, Pacific.) IX. .MED)IL OF FREEDOM.-By diwction of the President, under the provi- sions of Executive Ordcr 9658, 6 July 11145 (sec. 11, %'D Bn1. 12, 19451, the Medal of Freedom far meritorious service which has aided the Uni:ed States in the prosecution of a war against an enemy during the period indicated ms awarded by the War Department to the following-named indiridual: Howard Coonley, American civilian, as deputy In charge of the American War Production Mission in China, from November 1941 to March 1945, mas largely illstrunlentsl in Setting- uu- the organic- lr,~and divisional structure of the China War Production noard. Snbse(luently, he assisted ably in carrying out its mis- sion. Mr. Cooninj's construrtiue hell, and guidsnce to China's industry ma reflected in better industrial organization, increased production of munitions, irn~lroreilQuality of product, and higP~ereilicieney of operation. X..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TYPUS COMMISSION MEDAL.--By direction of the President, under the ~rorisionsof Executire Order 9285, 24 December 1042 :see. 11, WD Bul. 3, 10i3) and AR 0W4.5, the Uuited SLates of America !L'yyhus Commission Mcdal for exceptionally meritorious services in connecliun with the mark of thc Columission during the pcriod indiented was awarded by the War Degartmmt to the followlog-named ameer: Lieutenant Nicholas A. Tiwny, United States Kaval Reserve, from October 1244 to December 1M6, rendered exceptionally meritorious services in the in- cestigntion of the clinical usmcts of c~idemictmhus and serub tsuhns fevers, in Burma under dimcult conditions, he carried out a successful investigation of the use of paraminobenzoic acid in the treatment of scrub tyylius fever. Lieuten- ant Tievnev's achievements, resulting in shorlening the period of illness and in snriug iives, hembtted patients wffa'ing from scrub typhus and contributed to the advancement of medicine. XILLEGION OF MERIT.-So much of section V, WD General Orders 14,1946, as pertains to Colonel Hugh McC. Eston., General Staff COW, 1s rescinded (see sec. IY above). By onnm of the SECRETARYOX WAE: OFFICIAL: DWIGHT n. EISENHOWDR EDWARD F. WITRELL chief of ton Major GenevaZ T71eAdjutant General WAR DEPARTMENT W~sarw~~om25, D. Q, 28 May 1W6 Fnn+inn IIRONZE STAR MEDAL-bwnrdr ...... V IldTTLN HONORS-Ciintions of units ...... VI I..DISTINGUISHED-SEXVICE MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WU Bul. 43, 19181, the Distinguishcd-Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and dia- tinguisbed services in the gerformnnce of dulics of great responsibility during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the following- named officers: Colonel George H. Boker, 0334654, S~ecialistReserve, Amy of the United States. July 1040 to Sentember 1945. Brigadier Gcneral Raymond ll. Flemzng, 0165022, Almy of the United States. October 3940 to September 1115. Colonel Chcster W. Coble, 01M)210, Finance Department, hyof the United States. September 1940 to September 3945. Brigaliier General G7~arle.q8. Rrnhl, 0234562, Army of the United States. Dccernber 1940 to Scptcmber 1945. Colonel George Hornce Hafer, 03492.31, Judge Advocate General's Depart- ment, Army of the United States. December 1940 to September 1945. Colonel i"ramis Dill, CIS058 (formerly br~gildicrgeneral), General Staff Corps, United States Army. Novembcr 1843 to January 1946. (This award snpersedes the award of the Legion of Merit to Golone1 Hill, for services from 11 November 1943 to 17 September 1946, as pub lished in General Orders 205, Headquarters United States Army Forces, India~BurmaTheater, 20 September 1045.) Colonel Henry Putchings, J?., OW30 (formerly brigadier general), Cows of Engineers, United States Army. April to October 1M4 and Febru- ary tllrol~ghKorember 1915. Colonel James T. Johmon, Jr., 01953B, Ordnance Department, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. Colonel Francis V. Keesling, Jr., 0333710, Specialist Reserve, Arms of the United States. July 19d0 to September 1945. Colonel Lewis F. Kooach, Omill, Field Artillery, United States Army. May 1W1 to September 1945. Colonel Kenneth H. Leitch, 033SO22. Finance Department, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. Colonel Lewmmce W. Long, 0239699, Medical Corps, Army of the United States. October lBlO to September 1945. Colonel Joseph B. Nitchell, 0334240, Specialkt Reserve, Army of the United States. Auyst 1940 to September 1945. Colonel CZive D. Murrav, 0291912, Ordnance Department, Amy of the United States. Oetober 1040 to September 1945. Colonel MClh F. Neal, 0172100, Infantry. Army of the United States. December 1940 to April 1945. Colonel Vietov Joseph O'Eelliher, 0260612, Sp&alist Reserve, Army of the United States. February 1937 to September 1945. AGO 3762B-Xay 682738'-46 Colonel Roam? Porter, 0332700, General Staff Corps, Army of the United States. December 1944 to Decemb9r 1945. Brigndier General Balph F. fJCearlw, 012393, United States Arm. August 1944 to March 1945. Oolonel Robert T. Ntewens, 0900150, Quartermaster Corps, Army of the United States. January 1942 to August 1945. (So much of sec. V, WD Gencral Orders 74, 1945, as wrtains to the award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Btcmns, for services from January 1942 to August 1945, is rescinded.) Colonel Elmw P. Wooton, 0200706, Infantry, atmy of the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. II..LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I. WD Dul. 54. 1942). the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritoriou conllnet io the performance of outstand. ing services during the period inUieated was awardd p+stlmmously by the Tar Department to the foliowing-named officer: Lieutenant Colonel Frnnlc L. Holland, 0163283, General Staff Corps (In- fantry), Army of the United States. 12 March to 9 Anvil 1942. IIILLEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of the President, nuder the pravisious of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), the Gegion of Merit for exceptionally merilorious conduct in the performance of antstnnd- ing services duriug the mriods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the folloming-named officers and enlisted men: Colonei Jo7m A'. A~~TCZDS,0150451, Infantry, Army of the United States. October 1941 to September 1945. Colonel John E. Banister, 0158280 (then lieutenant colonel), Quarter- master Corps, Army of tbe United States. September 1940 to September 1N5. Colonel OlioEY P. Bennett, 0172709, Field Artillery, Army of ihe United Statcs. September 1940 to September 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Arthur R. Boom, 0308219, Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. December 1942 to September 1945. Colonel Howard 8.Boucher, 0193749 (then lieutenant colonel), Medical Corps, Army of the United States. October 1940 to September 1945. Colonel Deoroe U.Butler, 0185932, Adjutant General's Department, Amy of the United States. September 1W0 to September 1945. Oolonel Cloud T. Caldwell, 0266527, Finance Department, Army of the United States. January 1942 to September 19-15. Colonel Hmru 0. Chefzault, 018335, Medical Carps, Unitcd States Army. January to October 1945. Colonel James Turner Coatsworth, 0334373, Specialist Reserve, Army oi the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. migadier General Ebenezer L. Compere, 0165339, Army of the United States. Jnnuary 1041 to September 1945. &lone1 Roaert B. Coons, 0335100, Specialist Reserve Army of the United States. September IN1 to Se~tember1915. Lieutenant ColoncI Richard P. Crmshalo, 0013191, General Staff Corps, Army of the United Stat-. June 1943 to January 1946. Colonel Walter J. DeLong, 0176195, Infantry, Army of the Unlted StaCes May 1941 to August 1%5. Colancl William Jasper DuBose, 0286612, Specialist Reservc, Army of the United States. July 1940 to June 1946. Colonel IZichard Hewll Banos, 09483, Medical Corps, United States Army. Hebrwry 1941 to September 1945. Colonel Edzcald A Fitzpatrtclc, 0236234, Specrximt Reserve, Army of the United States. April 3842 to Au~wst1945. Colonel Charles F. Going, 0265914, Judge Advocate General's D~partmcnt, Armv of the United States. Selltember 1940 to September 1846. Colonel ~oelD. Ch ifing, 01N141, SGeinlist Reserve, &my of the United States. September 1940 to September 1M5. Lieutenant Colonel Asiier W. Harman, 0244627, Inf:lntry, Army of the United Stnles. October 1940 to September 196. Colonel William Dart, 0231439, Specialist Rcservc, Army of the United SLnt&. September 1340 to Scptember 1845. Lieutenant Colonel Prederic C. Hclcdliek, Jr., 0'342731, Eield Artillery, Army of thc United States. April 1M1 to September 1945. Colonel llavnzond T. Hiuuiw, 0264206, Specialist Reseme, Army af the United Strlcs. August 1940 to Se~ltemlier194.5. Colonel Dwight Horton, 0103651, Corps of Engineers, Army of the United Slates. January 1913 to July 1045. Colonel Benjankn R. Ilowell, 034097, Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. September 1941 to August 1945. Colonel Willtan1 S. Ilir, 0342331, Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 1946. Colonel George A. Irvin, 0264007, Infantry, Army of the United States: September 1940 to September 19G. Caloncl Edfizund 11. Jones, OZi2S10, Field Artillcry, Army of the United States. November 1940 to September 1945. Colonel James N. Xeelin, Jr., 0273853, Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. April 1041 to September 1945. Colonel Pazll H. ITcmmsr, 014732, Air Corps, United States Army. March 1939 to November 1945. Colonel Andrem J. Lewis, 0341062, Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. September 1941 lo June 1945. Colonel Lnwv B. .WcAdee, 02802 (formerly brigadier general), Medical Corps, Unitcd Statcs Army. July 1943 to October 1945. nrigadier General Jfercin C. McConnell, 0224042, Army of the United States. December 1940 to September 1916. Colonel Franklin A. McLean, 0251353, Infantry, Army of the United Statcs. June 1941 to September 1945. Colonel Clla~lesW. Mt'lls, 0214535, Quartermaster Carps, Army of the United Stales. Xovembcr 1040 to September 1945. Colonel Soencer H. &itchell, 0270'310, Finance Dmartment. Army of the Unilcd States. September 1940 to ~eptemb&1045. Colonel Gutton 2IoYgalz, 0334239, Spceialist Reserve, drmy of the United States. April 1012 to August 1945. Colonel Joseph D. Noell, 0333169, S@cinlist Reserve, Army of the United States. September 19lO to September 1945. Brigadier Gcneral Devid A. D. Ogdm, 012051, United States Army. December I813 to Moy 1045. A00 3762B aolonel Daniel 0. Omer, 0195630, Quartermaster Corps, Army of the United States. Novcmher 1940 to SeptPmber 1W5. Brigadier General John W. Page, 0101878, Army of the United States Nuvcnrber 1940 to September 1945. Lieutenant Colonel George R. Par7cs, 0323110, Field Artillery, Army of the United States. Dwmber 1841 to May 1945. (This award super- sedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal (Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Lieutenant Colonel Parka, for services from 17 to 20 November 1944, as published in General Orders 25, Headquarters 44th Infantry Divi- sion, 18 February 1945). Colonel Dozuavd Z. Reed, 0200133, Infantry, Army of the United States. March 1942 to Septembcr 194G. Colo~clHenry P. Rlrodes, 0261873, Infantry, Army of the United States September 1940 to September 1945. Colonel Henry A. Rich. 0245140, Judge Advocate General's Department, A~myof the United States September 1940 to September 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Solon F. Russell, 0163960, Army of the United States. November 1942 to September 1845. Colonel Derhwt J. 8chzoabacher, 023FZ22, Corns of Engineers, Army of the United States. February 1943 to September 1945. Colonel Rufino R. Sedillo, 0:%%4777,Specialist Reserve, Army of the United States. December 1941 Lo September 1945. Colonel William D. Sharer, 0180287, Adjutant General's Dewrtment, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. Master Sergeant Seymour Sheriff (Army serial No. 33191GC6), Detached Enlisted Men's List, Army of the Unitcd States. October 1942 to September 1945. Colonel Cordon Snnw, 0263909, Specialist Reserve, Amy of the United States. September 1040 to September 1915. Ooloncl John H. Tipton, 0335118, Field Artillery, Army of the United Statea September 1910 to September 1045. Colonel Carl R. WahZ, 0267784, Corlrs of Engineers, Amy of the United States. September 1940 to Septembcr 1945. IV.-LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approred 20 July 1942 (see. 111, mD Bul. 40, 1042) and Executive Order 82CB, 229 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bnl. 64, 1842), the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of OBcer, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the per- formance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awarded by the War Dcpartmcnt to the following.llnmed officer: Major Paul Kronacher, Bclgian Army. September 1W3 to October 1944. V..BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-1. By dilection of the President, under the pro- visions of Executive Order 9410, 4 February 1944 (see. 11, WD Ilul. 3, 1944), a Urnme Star Medal for meritorions services :n connection with military opern- tions against an enemy of the United Stxtes during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the following-named enlistcd man and individuals : Edm Brenes, American civilian. September 1944 to August 1945. Corporal Harry P. Mnozzi (Army serial No. 330810116), Carps of Engi- neers, Army of the United Slates. Kovembcr 1942 to July 1943. Miss Gretchen ScWy7,er. American Red Cross. July 1944 to Mry 1045. AGO 3762B 2 By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1914 (see. 11, TYD Bul. 3, 1B44), a Bronze Star illedal for meritorious services in conncction with miiitnry operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated was awarded by the Commanding General, Eurn~eanTheater, to the foliowing-named officer: Major Paul J. Durbin, 0374715, Infantry, Army of the United States. January to May 1945. 3. By direction of the President, under the prorisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (see 11, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronzc Slar Medal for heroic achievement in conncction Nith Military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated mas awarded by tile War Department to the foliowing-named individual: Louis A. Xletoer, Amrricnn Red Cross, mhile serving with the 119th Infantry. near Hehert, France, on 25 July 1944, displayed unuanxl courage during and subsequent to a bombing raid. Mr. lileu;~assisted in locating, excavating, and renderina- first aid to the wounded,. desnilc- the hurstina- of burning ammunition, and persisted in his efforts until the arca was clear of casualties. 4. By direction of the President, under the "ruvisions of Bxecutire Older 9419, 4 February 1B44 (see. IT, WD Bul. 3, 1944); a Bronse Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States durina- the DCriOd indicated was awarded bv the former Com- mauding General, 26th Infantry Division, to the folioming-named officer: Captain El&red K. Hutchinson, 01312104, Company H, lOlst Infantry Regiment, Army of thc United States, displayed heroic leadership near Mayenvic, France, on 8 Norember 1044, in attempting with one other to outflank and eliminate a Strong enemy posilion barring the forward morcmcnt of his platoon. Although he was seriously wounded and unable to complete his effort, Captain IIatchiG son's heroic actions inspired his platoon to move formnrd an* destroy the resistance. 5. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1914 (see. 11, WU Bul. 3, ISM), a Bromc Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the Commauding General, European Theater, to the following-named officers and enlisted man: Stnff Sergeant Robert W. Fish (Army serial No. 32010800), Company E, 2i4th Infantry, Army of the Uniied States, courageously defendcd his company's posi- tion against great odds near Kerbach, France, on 18 February 1943. Brnvcly manning a machine gun in the face of intense enemy fire, after others had hecome cn8unlties or witltdrawn, Sergeant Fis& and one olher soldier fired back with such deadly effcct that a strong German infantry attack was stopped and the company position was saved. Captain Irvin Juster, 013059GZ (formerly fi~tlieutenant), Infantw, Army of the United States, distinguished himself on 19 December 1944 by volunteering to lcad a motorized patrol of the 422d Infantry Ilegimcnt near Halenfeld, Ger- many. The members of this patrol, by preventing an enemy ambush, saved the lives of mrrv of their comrades. Captain Jzlster's unselfish mnduet, forceful leadership, and disregard for his own safety reflceted credit on himself and the armed forces. Second Lieutenant Oarl R. Pohlad, 02016349 (then staff sergeant), Company C, 410th Infantry Regiment, as a member of a patrol behind enemy lines, di played heroic conduct near St. Die, France, on 16 Novemhcr 1944. When the patrol was attacked by a suyerior force, in the vicinity of a large ~tream,he vol~ntsrilyremained behind as a delaying forcc and held off the attack by his a~cnratefire. After the groun had crossed safely by boat, Lieutenant Pohbd crossed the stream by swimming, under heavy enemy fire, and rejoined them safely. VI..BATTLE HONORS.-As authorized by Erecutire Order 9396 (see. I, WD Bul. 22, 1M3), supcrseding Executive Order DOT6 (see. 111, WD BUl. 11, 1912), citntions of the following nnits iu the general orders inrlienld are mnfirmed under the provisions of section ITr, WD Circular 333,1943, in the name of the President of the United Stntes as public evidence of desemea horlor anti distinction. The citations read as follows: 1. The Sd Beltalion, 305th I?i(astrg Rcpiment, is cited for outstanding Pcr- formance of duty in action ag!linst tlrc encmy in brcalriug through the rnuch- vnunled Shuri dcfense line on Okinnwn, Ryukyus Islands, on 1M7 Ma!: 1065. After 10 days of bitter fighting the Sd Yattalion, 305th I~cJantrffVcpilrient, launched an attack against the enemy nexr Shuri Castle on 15 May 1045. The enemy was numerically superior, determined, and deeply entrenched in a mar& of caves, tombs, pillbuxes, and rerrtted installations. Despite murderolls fire from all typs of menpons and rcpcnted eounternttaeks, on 16 May, tl1i.q b,?ltalion rcachcd a position from which it could dircct an assault against the main Shuri lint position. At 0215 on 17 any, the battalion launchcd an all-out affrmsive against this position in a predawn attack. So depleted was the effcctire fighling strength of the battalion that only 21 rifl?men rcmaincd in the entire battalion. Cooks, bakers, drivers, headquarters personnel, and pioneers had been pressed into front line duty. Skillfully taking adrantag of the element of Surprise, the battalion forced a breach in the Shuri defense line in a riolent baronet assault, ese- euted under cover of darkness. The cnemy was forced into a withdrawal, which contributed ultimately to the Jnpnnese evacuation of Shuri Castle. The assault element doggedly held their captured position agairst increasing enemy reaction until thc first light of day. Hnrassed by pockets of Japanese hyprtssecl in the sur- nrise attack, and exposed to heavy fire, the battalion organized the position. At dawn, ail s~pportiupweapon: had been brangllt up, the gallantinfantrymen resumed the atbldi, capturing a dominant ridge which secured our position in the break made so gallantly in thc cnemy line. So other haltnlion pnrtieipating in this assault was able to effect a penetration of the enemy main dcfenses on these dates. Duriug Lhr 2-day action. 707 enemy dead nere counled, 99 caves were scaled, 7 prisoners of wa were taken, and F light and 6 heavy machine gnus were dcsbo~ed. Officers and rum of this battalion disliuguished themselres consist- ently with great individwil courage, extraordinary heroism, and esemplary Be- Votiou to duty. ThC action of the Sd Baltalioa, 305th Infanlr~Hcpimmt, was marked by gallnntrJ', fearlessness, and outstanding esprit de corys, and cxcmpli- fica the highrst traditions of the armed farces of the United Slntcs. (General Orders 30,1l~n1I~uartl.rs77th Infantry Division, 19 Janusry 1948, as approved by the Cummander in Chief, Unitcd States Army Farces, Pacific.) 2. The Sd Dallalion, 306th Infantry Regiment, is cited for outstanding per- formnnce of duty in actiun against the encmy from 29 Aliril to 6 May 1846 on Okinawa, nyukrus Islands. On 29 April 1945, the Sd Battalion, 306th Inimztry Regiment occrlpied a defeusive position guarlling the main avenues of approach from Shnri, scvcral thousand yards to tbc south. In a desperate attcmpt to eliminate this salient, the Japanese cxpelrded thousands of rounds of heavy AGO 3762B GO 48 7 artillery, which lmnnded the position incessantlv, causinn Evere losses. At OaOO on 3 M& 1945, the enemy launched the first o;a seriesbf major night attacks. Rollowing an intense preparation of artillery, mortar, and machinegun lire, the fanaticalenemy assaulted the front Bud flanks of the battalion. Bitter grenade and bayonet lighting raged until dawn, when the last of the attackers were annihilated. The enemy renewed his artillery and mortar fire with unprecedented fury. At 2400, 4 May 1945, a fresh battalion of enemy infantry launched a three pronged attack againet the sorely depleted Sd Battulioa. The prsonnel of the battalion mct the foe at point-blank range with fixed bayonets and hand grenades, killing Iapanese coming at them from the front, flanks, and rear. Outnumbered. the gallant troops held their ground tenaciously and, in the face of bitler omasi- tion, denied this highly important tactical locality to the enemy. At dan'n, hundreds of Japanese were found dead nerosa the entire hnltalion front. The few remaining were forced to withdraw in confusion, pursued by artilwry, mortar, and small-arms fire. The stubborn enemy eontinnec3 to harms the position with heavy fire. No resemes were avnilxble and the situation became deswmte. On 5 May, combat patrols went forward to mop up enemy troops entrenched on the forward slope of a ridge on the left fiank. Over 100 Japanese were killed and many machine guns and mortars captured and dcstroycd. Throughout the day and night, the enemy continued to direct heavy fire on the battalion position. At 0230, 6 May, the desperate Japanesc launched another vicious attack against the right Uank and front of the battalion. At 0400,tank-infantry teams assaulted the gosition. In the face of intense fire, machine mnners- and riflemcn stood their ground heroically. Rocket-launcher teams, antitank gnuners, and artillery fue destroyed three Japanese mcdium tanks within 250 yards of the front lines. Again the dwindling battnlion repnlscd the enemy in furious close-in combat. When the command post was overrun by infiltrating enemy, the command group personally fought its way out. In the early morning hours, three aridiiional Japanese tanks were destroyed by antitank and artillery fire. The attack wns repulsed with severe losses to the enemy. By this Lime, the hattalion had lost onethird of its men and had killed over 1,000 Japanese. During the entire period, the fighting men of the Sd Battalion, 506th Infm~tryRegiment, exhibited nnwaverinn- fortitude and an indomitable flchtine.~ -- snirit, . renulsinn. - some of the most severe and determined counterattacks launched by the Japanese on Okinawa. By its heroic stand, it prevented the enems from recanturinn an imaortant Dosition and paved the way for the ultimate destruction of the famed Shuri dcffosive position. The unflinching devotion to duty and superb courage displayed by me members of the Sd Battalion, JOGth Infantry Regiment, reflect the highest tradi- tions of the United States Army. (General Orders 71, Headquarters 77th In- fantry Dp@on. 1March 19-16, as approved by the Commanding General, Vnited ~tate:,+ay Borces, Middle Pacific.) 3,.%tipan1~ A, 30Gth Infantry Reg~ent,WtX InfantryDivision, is cited for oyfst&ndingperformnnce of duty in action against the cnemy, dming the period ?.to 11 May 1045, near Urasor Mura, Okinawa, Kyukyus Islands. On 7 May 1945, domganv A, 806th I%fnfantfvRegiment was assigned the mission of assaulting "Rocky Ridge," a rocky, cave-infestcd enemy strong point located approximately 1,WO yards south Of Urasoe Xura, Okinawa. Capture of the ridge was of the Utmost tactical iml3ortanee, because it dominated the defcnse of Shuri, the main Japanese stronghold on the island. The ridge was protected by a strong enemy force firmly entrenched in the manc of tunnels and eaves dug into the solid rock. On the left fiank, it was reinforced by long-rangc rifle, machine-gun, and mortar AQO 37828 fire Numerous artilleq pieces and slat trajectory weapons located in defiladed positions in the hllls to the left front could bring accurate and heavy fire on the hill. To the right front and right finnk, covered and concealed positions uffered excellent ohservaiian for battcrics of mortars and automatic meapons of the enemy. At 0503, after a brief artillery preparation, Com~anuA pushed for- ward in the assault. The company's ranks were already thinned by casualties sustained in its three assault landings in the Ryukyus chain and the ferocious fighting on Okinawa. The spirit of the o5eers and men was high and the attack moved rapitlly. After an hour and a half of bitter fighting, thc company reached its intermediate objective, a hill pergeodiculxr to "Rocky Riage." Hcre, the enemy was in position on the revcrse slope and only by rolling hand grenades down the hill mas Company A able to clear tt~eway for the main assault on "Roclin Riclgc." Again the company moved forvard with three plntoons abreast. The forward elements struck the defcnscs of the ridge almost immediately. Ditter khtinp ensued acainst a numerienllp suDerior force. Men jumped into - . - cares with the enem? and destroyed thcm in desperate hand-to-hand fighting. At 1030, the initial battle for the hill was won. The rocky terrain offered little protcclion, but defenses were orgnnize(1 immediately and shelters vere made of the loose rocks. At 1035, after a terrific mortar and artillery preparation, the cnemy launchnl his first despernte counterattack. In furious battling, the com- pany clung tenncioualy to its newly won podlions and drove the enemy hack. FOPthe remainder of the day, dcfensive positions were prepared under eon- stant, heavy mortar and artillery fire. Suppl,< and evacuation were extremely diffieuIt. So deadly was the enemy rific and mechine-gun fire thnt a man darcd not expose himself, even for a moment. At the end of the day's Bghting, over 130 of the enemy had been kiile& and 3 hcwy machine guns, 19 LhlG's, 4 knce morlnrs, a 47-mm, and a 20-mm gun had been captured or destroyed on the posi- tion. That night, repeated conntcrattacks were driven off wilh fighting at point- blank range. Enemy in tunnels below the company's dcfensive positions attempted to dislodge the defenders by ex~llodingpuwerful charges bcncath thcm. For 7 days and nights. Company d clung tenneiously to the ridge and accounted for an additional 250 of the enemy. This, despite the loss of six of the semi officers in the initial assault and with but four noncommissioned officers remaining. The regiment, using this ridge as a pivot, was able to a'lvance on both flank and penetrate the outer defenses of Shuri. The courage, devotion to duty, and indomitable spirit displayed by the 05cei-s and men of Company A, 806t76 Znfantru Regiment reflect great credit on it and are in kceping with the highest traditiuns of the military service. (General Orders 70, Headquarters 77th Infantry Division, 1 Xarch 1946, as approved by the Commanding General, Unitea States Army Forces, Middle Pacific.) ny OI~DE~OW TEE S~IET'BY 01: WU: O~ICIAL: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER EDWARD F. WITSELL Oh4ef of Staff Major General The Adjwtant GmaI A60 3762B L1,. CI)Y..XY..I PRI"IIN6 OiTiCEi is.. GENERALOBDPIIS WAR DEPARTMENT NO. 49 WlsnINQTON 24, D. C, 31 May 1946 Qe",,"" DISTINGUISHED SCRVICE MEDA>Awardu ...... 111 GO0 RIT-A IV LNGIOA OF XERIT (OAK-LE1F CLUSTER)-Awards ...... V BRONZE STAR MEDALd7~ardr ...... VI ILMILITARY DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON.-Reference is made to pnm- graph 6, WD Circular 138, 1946, relative to the geogm~hicalboundaries of the Military District of Wxshingtan. Section I, WD General Orders 66, 1W2, is amnded to reaa as follows: 1. There is herehy created, within the Second Army Area, a district to be known as the Military District of Washington. This district will include the District of Columbia, the counties of Arlington, Rairfas, Prince William, Ring George, Stafford, and Westmoreland, and the City of Alexandria, in the State of Virginia, and the counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's, in the State of hCar>.land. 2. Under the Commanding General, Second Army, the Commanding General, Military District of Washington, is responsible for the defense of that district. 3. The Commanding General, Military District of Washington, will- e. Report to the Commanding Gcleral, Second Army, far training of civilian com~onentsin that area and far tactical operation. b. Perform the a6ministratire and service functions listed in paragraphs 6 and 7. appendix 11, WD Circular 138, 1946, as amended by section IX, WD Circular 150,1946. c. Report to the Deputy Chief of Staff for all other matters. 11. .MEDAL OF HONOR.-By direction of tho President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved Q July 1918 (WD Rul. 43, 1818), a Medal of IIonor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at thc risk of liIe above and beyond the Call of duty was awarded by the War Department in the name of Cangeess to the following-named enlisted man: Corporal 3felvin Mat!fMd (Army serial No. 35003011), Compnny D, 20th Infantry Regimeut, Army of the United States, on 29 July 1945, displayed con.spic~~auxgallantry and intrcpia'ity while fighting in the Cordillera Nountains, LUZO~,Philippine Islands. When two Filipino companies Were pinned dawn under a torrent of enemy fire which ctlnrerged an them from a circular ridge commanding their position, Coworal Maufield, in a gallant single-handed effort to aid them, rushed from shell hole to shell hole until he reached four enemy cares atop the barren fire-swept hill. With grenades and his carbine, be assaulted each of the cares while enemy me pounded about him. However, before he had annihilated the last hostile redoubt, a machine-gun bullet destroyed his weapon and slashed his left hand. Disregarding his wound, he secured more grenades and dauntlessly charEed- aeain- into the face of ~oint-blankfire to hclo destroy a hostile observation post. By his gallant determination and heroic leadership, Corporal Naufield inspired the men to eliminate all remaining pockets of resist- ance in the area and to press the aavnnce against the enemy. AGO 3780B-June 696323'46 III..DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAL.-Ry direction of the Presi~ient, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918).. . the Dirtinzuished-Service Medal for ezce~tionallrmeritorions and dis- tinguished services in the performance of duties of great responsibility during the meriadu indicated was awarded bp the War De~arlmentto the follnwing-named officers : Colonel Unreth N. Brainept, 0342330, Specialist Reserve, lrmy of the United States. July 1940 to September 1945. Colonel Campbell Ca+?ington Johnson, 01146G8, Infantrr, Army of the United States. February 1941 to September 1945. IV..LEGION OF MERIT.-1. By direction of the President, under the pro- visions of the act of Concress aaoromd 20 Jnlv 1942 (see. 111. Wn Bul. 40. 1942) and Executive 01.der 0266, Z3 0&er 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1042), the Legion of Merit for exeeptiollall~mcritorions cmduct in thc periol.mancc of outstanding services during the periods indicated was awarded by tile War Department to the following-named officers: Colonel Darnce B. Burns, 0332393, Adjutant General's Department, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 194;. Lieutenant Colonel Jamcr M. Cherry, 0172273, Infantry, Army of the United States. Seprember 1940 to September 1945. Brigadier General Hadiuon Penrson, 03607, United Stntes Irmy. June 1942 to September 1943 and February 1944 to September 1942. Colonel Eugene D. Rcgad, 015436, Ordnance Department, United States Amy. Decen~her1941 to October 1912. Oolonel Bnru C. Stonaood, 0206972, lajutant General's Depnstment. Army of the United States. Sentember 1940 tu September 1945. Colonel Donounn X. Vanee, 0373426, General Staff Corps, Army of the United Slates. 1; October 1944 to 15 August 194G and 16 September to 15 Dee~mber10-12. 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the net of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sac. 111, R'D Bul. 40, 1942) and Erecutivc Order 9260, 20 Octobcr 1042 (see. I, WD Rnl. 54,1942), the Legion of Merit for esecptionally mcrito~iouscondnct in the performance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awarded by the Commanding Gmeral. European Theater, to the folloming-named officer : Lieutenant Colonel Harold V. Clayton, 0333231, Field Artillery, Army of the United States. 2i August to 1 December 1944 and 32 December 1944 to 8 May 1046. V..LECION OF MERIT (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-I. By direction of the Presideut, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Ernest M. Brannon, as published in General OrdPrs 45, Headqllarters United States Army Forces, European Theater, 25 March 1045, n bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for ex- ceptionally meritorious conduct in the perforlllance of outstanding services dur- ing the period indicated was axarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1%2) and the Executive Order 9260, 29 October 11142 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is as followa: Colonel Ernest ill. Drannon, 012292, Judge Idvwate General's Department, United Stntes Army. September 1939 to Sfpternber 1943. 2 By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Brigadier General Harold ii'umlr, as pu1)lished in General Orders 46, United States Army Forces, Pacific, 14 July 194% a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster far ex- ceptionally meritorious conduct in thc r!erformnnce of outstanding services dur- ing the wriod indicated was awarded to ilirn by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congrcss approved 20 July 1942 (RCC.111, WD Bul. 40, 1042) and Executive Order 92FO,29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bull. 54, 1942). The citation is as follows: Colonel Harold Honey, OESG7 (formerly brigadier general), Infantry, United Ptatcs Army, March 1943 to Februam 1943 and March to July 1945. 3. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Franlc W. Moornan, as published in General Orders 126, North African Theater, 5 Sovember 1943, a bronze Oak~LeafCluster for exceptionally rneri- LariouS conduct in the performance of outstanding serrices during period indicated vas awarded to him by the Wnr Department under the provisions of the act of C'ongrcss approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Rnl. 40,1842) and Executive Ordcr 92W, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bui. 54, 1912). The citation is as foliows: Colonel Franlc 1%'.Moorman, 019444 (then lieutenant colonel), General StwEP Corps (Signal Corps), United States Ammy. August 1914 to Julg 1945. (This atiard supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal (Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Moormon, fox services from 22 to 30 March 1945, as published in General Orders'%, XVIII Corps (Airborne), 7 -4yrillQ45.) VILBRONZE STAR MEDAL.-~y direction of the President, under the pro- visions of Executive Order 9419, 4 Februar~1M4 (sec. 11, WD Xul. 3, 1944), n Bronze Star Medal for meritorious Eerrices in connection with militnry operalions against an enemy of the Unitcd States during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the following~namedolficer and individual: Muvporet Hnnn,, .kmerican civilian. 17 Kovember to 26 December 1944. Colonel Dorseg J. Ratl~prford,09037, Coast Artillerg Cor~s,United States Army. 28 Nay la 31 August 1942. VIILRRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-BS direction of the President, io addition to the Bronze Star Nedal awardcd to Major Cfardner A. Williams, as publisheil in General Orders 334, 46th Infantry Division, 12 August 12245, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for meritorious servims in connection with rnili- tar? operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indi- cated was awarded to bin by the Tar Department unde.~the provisions of Executive Order 9119, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1914). The citation is as follows : Major Gardzer A. Williamb 012%3303, Infantry, Army of the United States. September 1944 to April3946. VIII..BATTLE BON0RS.-As anthoried by Executive Order 9396 (see. I, WD Unl. 22, 1!343), superseding Exeenliue Order 9075 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 11, 1942), citation of the followiuz unit in the zenerxl orders indicated is coofirmed under the pr0,7k&s 31. section IV, WD ~ircilar333, 1942, in the name of the President of t@e&ited Slates as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction. The ci~jhreads as follows: --&ontpanw E, S89d Infantry Regiment, is cited for outstanding performance of Cd:t~ in armed conflict with the enemy on Okinawa Shimn, Ryukyus Islands, from 16 to 19 Nay 1945. This gallant company, through 4 days of gruelling fight- ARO 3790B ins, played the dominant role in the capture of a hill which constituted a keF bastion in the enemy's Shuri defense rim.- Its seizure was achieved in the face of incessant and accurate fire from seven supporting hills and under a constant hail of hand grwndes and mortar fire from enemy entrenched on reverse slopes. Once the company bad established a precarious foothold on the hill, it was sub- jected to counterxttxcks by day and night, and on one oceasion, was able to repel! the enemy anly by expenditure of 2,500 hand grenades in a single night. Ey the third day, the company had lost 12 key omcers and nancommiasioned officers, per was still able not anly to destroy every enemy position on the hiil, but also to assist anolller bnttnlian in the capture of an adjacent stronghold. At a cost Of 11 men killed and 75 wounded, Conznang E, 3SZd Infantry RcginLe+~t,accomplished its missinn in full. an achievement which \\-ould not have been nossible without the most skillful and intrcpid leadcrshig mid the unexcelled gallantry on the part of those who were led. (General Orders 169, Headquarters XXlV Corps, 10 November 194.5, as ap~iroredby the Commander in Chief, United States Arm? Farces, Pacific.) ZX..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TYPHUS COMMISSION MEDAL.-BY direction of the President, under the ~rovisionsof Executive Order 9286, 24 December 1842 (sec. 11, WU Bul. 3, 192) and AR EOM5, the United States of America Tsplrus Commission Xedal for exceptionally meritorious services in connection With the work of the Commission during- tlle neriods indicated was awarded by tlle War Dr~nrtmentto the folloming-named offirers: H'irst Lieutenant Hinlmar A. Ttllmun, 08894M, Medieal Admin~strativeCorps, Army of the United States, rendered meritorious services from July to November 1945, as adjniant, supply ofilcer, anrl detael~mcntcommander of the fieid head- quarters of the United States of America Typhus Commission at Xyitkyinn, Burma. Lieutenant Tillmnn's effeclive and devoted services in handling the manifold problems relating to the internal and external administration of the activities of this large fldd headquarters contributed an important element to the successful functioning of the field station and to the Commission's program of investigation of scrub typhus. Captain Robert Traub, 0473146, Sanitary Corps, Army of the United States, rendered exceptionally meritorious scrrices in eonneetion with the work of the United States of America Typhus Commission in tile investigation of the epi- rlemiulogy of scrub typlms iu Aseam nnll Burma from >larch to Korember 1945. He participated actively in the collectian and clnssifieation of the mites suspected of transmitting the disease. Captain Tmut's analysis of the data collected by the Commission's field headquarters provided statistical evidence of the identity Of the mite responsible for the spread of the diaease. Knowledge and control of scrub tygtms have been enlarged by his scientific contributions. Br om= OF TEE SECILCTABYOF WIB: Owrcrfi: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWR EDW.4RD F. WITSELL Chief of Stab Major General The Adjutant General GEX~A~OEDE&S WAR DEPARTMENT Xo. 50 Wasmselus 25, D. C., 3 June 1940 Sectlan PROSTITUTIOX-Limitation near Army establishment---..-..-. -- .. I DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE MPDAI-AWR~B~...... I1 DISTIXGUISHED-SERVICB XEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER)-Award..-..-.--- 111 LEGIOS OF XEKIT-l'o~lhumon~ awarde IV LEGIOS OF 31ERIT--Avsrde ...... Y, VI LEGION OF XGRIT (OAIGLEAW CLUSTER)-Anards ...... VII BATTLE HONCRS-Citacion ai unit-.~ ...... VIIl XED9I. OF FREEDOlrl-Aaa~d ...... IS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TXPnUS COXMISSION MEDdLAward---.-- X LEGION OW 3iERIT~-Cmre~tio~si~ general orders ...... --.... XI I..PROSTITUTION.-I. Pursuant to the act of Congress approved 11 July 1941 (Public Law 163-i7th Con&; sec. I, WD Bol. 23, 1941), as amended by the act of Congress anproved 15 Ma; 1046 (Public Law 381-79th Cong. ; sec. I, WD Bul. 13, 1946), the Secretary of Wnr bas determined that is needful to the efficicnr~,health, and welfare of the Am!:; to restrain and prevent commission Of the offenses defined by said act, in an arm within a reasonable distance of Bort Brasg, North Carolina. and liereby designates and describes said area as follows: That area which lies within the following counties of the State of North Carolina- Blndcn, Cmnberlnud, H:irnert, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Richmond, Robesou, Sornpson, Scotland, and Wnkc. 2. W'D Bulletin 24, 1942, and section IY, WD Geurrnl Orders 61, 1045, are rescinded. IAG 728.1 (21 May 4811 II..DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAL,By direction of the President, under the prorisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, lQlS),the Distinguished-Service Medal for exceprion~llymeritorions and distin- guished serrices in ihe performance of duties of great responsibility during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the followiugnamed officers : Brigadier General Cawoll 0. Bickelhnr~pt,0105181, Army of thc United States. December 1944 to July 1945. Brigadier General Carlton S. Da~gusch,0246180 (then colonel), Army of the United States. October 1940 to September 1945. Brigadier General Guy .?'elson Denninger, 0123883, Army of the United States. October 1MO to September 1945. Colonel Joseph Aaelgn Xelson, 0241R10, Adjutant General's Department, Army of the United States. September 1MO to September 1945. III..DISTIArGLIISHED-SERVICE MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-BF direction of the President, in addition to the Distinguished-Service Medal awarded by the War Department to Brigadier Gcnernl Rog C. L. Grnham, as published in n'D General Orders 49, 1045, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for excep- tionally meritorious and distingiished scmiees in the perfornmnee of duties of great respon~ibilityduring the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43. 1918). The citation is as fallows: Brigadier General Kog 0. L. Graham, 04971, United States Army. June 1845 to May 1946. IV..LEGION OF MERIT.-BY direetiop of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 194' (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Ordcr 9280, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1(142), the Legion of AGO 3794B-June 696323'-46 Merit far exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the periods indicated was awarded posthumously by the War Department to the following-named officers: Major Albert J. Eircher, 0300017, Field Artillery, Avnly of the Uuited States. 12 March to O April 1942. Major (fillwrt 8.Reynolds, 0250413, Field Artillery, Army of the United States. 8 to 22 December 1941. V..LEGION OF MERIT.-1. By direction of the President, under the pro- >.isions of the act of Congress a~lDroved20 Julg 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40.1942). and Executive Ordcr 9260, 29 Octobcr 1542 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1912), the Legion of Merit for eseeDtionaily meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding serriccs during the periods indicated was awarded by tire War Department to the fo!lowing-named o5cers : Colonel Bdwurd A. Reekwith, 017W8, Adjntnnl General's Department, &'my of the United States. October 1940 to September 1945. Colonel James V. Collier, 015474, General Staff Corps (Field Artillery, United States Army. 12 March fa 9 April 1042. 2. Ug direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress amrured- - 20 July 1042 (sec. 111, WD Rni. 40. 1012) and Eseculive Order 9260, October 1M2 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during tile period indieatell was awarded by the Cornmanding General, Ili~roDeanTheater, to the foliowiug-named o5cer : Lieutenant Colonel James 8.Lightfoot, 0307357, Field Artillery, Army of the Cnited States. December 1943 to Agril 1945. VIILLEGION OF MERIT.-Ry direction of the President, under the pro- visions of the act of Cougress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40.1012) and Executirc Order 9200. 20 October 1042 (sec. I. WI) Bnl. 54,1942). the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer, far cnc~ptionaliym&itorious eonduct in the "erlormnuee of outstanding. services durinf- the wriod indicated was awarded by the War Department to the foilowing-named officer: Colonel Xedardo R. Rarias, Urugnaym Army. ldareh 1941 to June 1945. VIILLEGION OF MERIT (OAU-LEAF CLUSTER).-I. By dirrction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Brigadier General Francid 5.Brink, as pnhlishrd in General Orders 280, Headquarters India-Burma Theater, 3 October 1946, o bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding scrvices during the perirld indicxted was al~ardedto him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congress approsed 20 July 19-12 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40,1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, \VD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is as follows: Brigadier Genernl Praneis (f. Brink, 010239, United States Army. Jul~1945 to March 1946. 2. By direction of the Presillent, in addition to the Lcgian of Merit nwardcd to Colonel Charlea G. Kirk, ns ~ublishedin General Orders 323, European Theater, 1 December 1945, a bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for exeeptionnliy meritorious con- duct in the performance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Oon- gress approved 20 July 1942 (8ec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order WBO, 29 October 1912 (sce. I, WD Dul. 54, 1942). The citation is as iollon's: Colonel Charles G. Xi?-k,027G503, Air Corps, Army of the United States. April 1M4 to October 1945. AGO 3794B machine .wis, six light machine guns, nine knee mortars, eight Samorni swords, and one hundred and thirteen rifles were captured. This action cleared the way for the 2d Battalion to more to its abjeclive and destroy the enemy eom- ~>letelY. Thc indomitable courage and fearless aggressiveness of the men of ComzJany E, 306th Infnntry Regiment, are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service. (General Orders 67, Headquarters 77th Infantry Divi- sion, 26 February 1946, as approved by the Commanding General, United States Army Forces, Middle Pacific.) ZX..MEDAL OF FREEDOM.-By direction of the President, under the pro- visions of Executive Order QZSI;, B July 1045 (sec. 11, WD Dul. 12.1%5), the Dlcdal ot Freedom for meritorious service which has aided the United States in the prose- cution of a war against an enemy during the period indicated was wwnrded by the Wtlr Department to the fallowing-named individual: Steplien Galatti, American civilian, rendered noteworthy services as Director Gcmeral, Aineriran Field Service, in Endand, North -4lrica, nnd Italy, £rum March to May 1944. During this period, by careful inrl~ctionof units in the Geld and thorouch- coordination with the British War Office and combat corn- mnnders, Mr. Galatti brought about effectire irnprarzments iu the organization and operation of the escer~tionall.7beneficial nnd famous roInnteer ambulanee service, which he had reorg:mizrd at the outset of World War I1 and behind which he had long been the driving force. X..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TYPHUS COMMISSION MEDAL,- By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9285, 21 Decrmlrer 1042 (see. 11, WD liul. 3, 1943) and AR 6W6, the United States of America Tsphus Commission Medalfor eaceptiormlly meritorious services in con- nection with the work of the Commiasion was awarded by the War Drpartmcnt to the fallowing-named indiridual: Doctor Ronert L. Cherry, surgeon (Keseme), United Stales Public Health Service, reudercd exceptionally meritorious serrices in the control of the epi- demic of typhus fever at Naples. Italy. from 20 December 1043 to 20 February 1944. AS chief of a seetion for cnse finding and epidemiological investigation, he carried heavy responsibility. Doctor Cherru's excellent work contributed materially to the sueeessful checking of this epidemic, thus protecting both civilians and American troops. XI..LEGION OF MERIT.-1. So much of section IV. WD General Orders 72. 1945, as ~ertninsto Colonel Boris Theodore Pash, Genernl Staff Corps, as reads "1 to 20 April 1943' is amended to read "Aw'il 1044 to November 1H5." 2. So much of paragraph 2, section 111,-WD General Orders 43, 19-16,as ~er- tains to Colonel Wdliam W. Haddoclc, British Army, an reads "Colonel William TV. Haddock" 1s amended to rend "Colonel Wuller W.Hoddoch" BY OWEB OF THE SEC~~TAILYOI. WAE: Omrcm: DWIGHT D. ZISENHOWER EDWARD F. WITSELL Chief of Major. General The Adjutant General GE~XALOmma WAR DEPARTRIEVT No. 51 WasHrAomrr 25, D. C., 10 June 1946 rantinn X.4TIONAL WAR COLJ,CGE-A~~S and Navy StaE College redesignated...... I COAST~~ ~ ARTILLERY SX XCOAST BATTERIES-Designation ...... I1 DISTIXGUISHEU~SEHVICENEDAT--Awards ...... UISTINGUISHnD~SERYICE MEDAL (OAK-LEAU CLUSTBK)-Awards ...... LEGIOS OF hlERIT-Posthumous Bmards...... Y LEGION OF MEK1IT-An,nrds---...... V1.VII - ~ -- LBGION OF MCRIT (UJIC~LEAFCLIISTEIO- -Awards ...... 3'111 BROKZE STAR aiEDAL (OAK-LEAF CL USTEE)-Award ..-.-.----.-----..---IX AIR hIE:1>.4L--Poathumou~ award ...... X AIK IiBDIL- Award ...... XI BIT TI.^ no 0Rs-Cit:i" 0 ...... XI1 8iEDAL OF FREEDOX- Avards ...... XI11 LEGIOX OB DIBRIT-i%eseission of award...... XIY XKONZE STAR DIEn?J.-Rescission of award...... UKITCD STkTES OF AMERIC TYPHUS COM1*iISSIOK XIFDAI-Correction in gener 1 or...... XVI ILNATIONAL WAR COLLEGE.-E'rectioe 1 Jul~1946, the Arm1 and Navy Staff Collegr, located in the boilding formerly oreupied by the Army W-ar College, is designated The National War College. The official address is: The National War College, 'il'ashlngton 26, U. C. LAG 352 (28Mny 4G)l - - Battery Paul D. Bunker ' Eattery 16" BC, Tae- Harbor Defenses of (namcd in honor of Colonel tied 2, Construc- Ins Aneles, Port Paul U. Bunker, Coast Ar- ! tion 127. I MacArthur, San Pc- tillery Corps, United Statcs i dm, Calif. n--.., ,. ~ BaLtery IIarry J. IIarrisan Datterp 6" BC, Tec- Jixrhor Defenses of (named in lionor of bIajor j tical 5. Co~iatrnc-I Los Angeles, Part Harni J. Elarrison. Coast , tion 242. I MaoArthur. San Pe- Artilhy Corps, ' United ! Ststen Arm?). AG 6~0.5 (laDec4m. III..DISTIhlGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approred 9 July 1918 (WD Bnl. 43, 1018), me Distinguished~Serviee Medal for exceptionally meritorious and dis- tinguished services in the performanee of duties of great reqxlnsibility during the periods indicated a-as nwarileil by the War Department to the following- named officcrs : Brigadier Uenernl #rands L. AnkenDrondt, 016375, United States Army. July 1942 to June 1M4. (This award snpersedcs the award of tile Legiw of Merit to Bragadier General Ankenbrandt, for services from 12 July 1942 to 12 Oeiober 1943, ns ~nblisl~.liedin General Orders 474, United States Anny Porces, South Pacific Area, 3 April 1044.) Colonel Claude C. Earn, 0161006, Ordnance, Army of the United States. September 1940 to September 1945. Mnjor General Edmond H. Leatq!, 08x559, United States Army. May to Norember 1945. Brigadier General .Ma. Z. bW~neirler, 010840, United States Army. September 1943 to May 1946. AGO 3S57GJune 896323'-46 Major General (Ilarence L. Sturdevant, 02328, Unltcd States Army Wcember 1941 to OcLober 1945. IV..DISTINGUISIIED-SERVICE MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-I. By direction of the President. in addition to thc~ ~~ Distinenished-Ser7-ice - ~--~~ Medal awarded~- by the War Department to Brigadier General Arnold J. Bunk, as published in WD General Orders 61, 1942, a bronze Oali-T,c'af Cluster for esccptio~~allymeritorious and distinguished Services in the eeriormance of duties of neat resaousibi1it.i 'during the period indicated rx,as nmarded to him by the ~ar~enartnientunder the provifiions of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918). The citation is as follows : Brigadier General Arnold J. Funk, 05680, United States Army. 4 March 1942 to Ausust 1945. (This award supersedes the nmard of the Bronze Star Merial (Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Brigadier General Funk, for services from 10 to 28 April 194% as published in General Orders 15, Headquarters Lneon Force, United States Army Gorces in the Philippines, O'Donncli, l'liilip~ine Islands, 28 Apri; 1042.) 2. By direction of the President, in addition to the Uistinguished-Srrriee JIedal awarded bv the War Dennrtment to Mnior General Naltev A. lVood. Jr.. as Department under the provisi&s of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Rul. 43,1918). The citation is as follows: Major General Wollw A. TVood, Jr.,OWGO, United States Army. June 1045 to March 1946. V..LEGION OF MERIT-Bx direction of the President, under tile provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1042 (sec. 111, WU Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 211 October 1U-12 (see. I, FDRul. M, 19-42), the Leplon of Merit for excentionalb meritorious conduct in the nerlormance of outstandinc Serrices during the periods indicated was awarded posthumously by the War Department to the folloming~nomedoRiccrs: Major TViZlianr I<. Uacis, 0339290, Medical Corm. .4rmy of thc United Stntcs. 10 January to 10 May 1912 Major Philip ff.Laumm, Jr., 020674, Field Artillery, United States Army. December 1941 to April 1042. VILLEGION OP MERIT.-I. By direction of the President, under the pro- visions of the ne; of Congrcss approred 20 July 1842 (sec. 131, WD Eui. 40, 191%) and Executi3.e Order Q2W, 29. October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1912), the Legion of Jlerit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the folloming-named ofiicers and enlisted men: Brigadier General Percg J. Carroll, 04183, United Stales Army. Febru- ary 1914 to January 1046. Captain Charles P. Collins. 01644733, Signal Corps, Army of the United States. February 1042 to September 1945. Technical Sergcant Pltilip G. Oullins (Army serial No. 121576@3), Engineer Corps, Amy of the United 8tates. January to December 1944 and April to August 1946. Colonel Wallace 8. Dazson, 0222528, Air Corps, Army of the United States. 17 January lo 29 May 1945. Brigadier General Hcber L. Bdzoarda, 0172673, Army of the United States. February 1941 to September 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Bonjmdn 3'. Eqana, 0174337, Adlutnnt Gmeial's Department, Army of the United States. Kovember 1942 to Sep tember 1945. AGO 3857B Lieutenant Colonel William B. Rortune, 0341144, Signal Corps, Army of the United States. December 1042 to March 1946. Lieutenant Colonel Allen V. HaBeltine, 0363459, General Staff Corps, Army of the United Stntes. June 1942 to October 1945. Lieutenant Colonel James A. Hazcluwod, 0900684, Transportation Corps. Army of the United States. April 1942 to October 1945. Lieutenant Colonel R.u8sell L7. Horton, 0450900, Signal Gows, Army of the United States. October 1942 to January 1946. Seeand Lieutenant B~~rrowesant, 01649022, Signal Corps, Army of the United States. November 1042 to October 1945. Technicnl Serecant Kenneth J.~- Kurtcnboch.~ Armv serial KO. 119071326) (then staff sergeant), Air Corps, Amy of the United States. October 1943 to May 1945. Lieutellant Colorlel Bdxa1-d C. Lanr,iaq, 0508644, General Staff Corps, Armv 01 the UniLrd States. June 1943 to October 1945. Lieutenant Colonel David T. Long, 0301802, Cavalry, Army of the United States. Aunust 1042 to May 1043. Captain Rodeficlc K. Mcdlpne, 0213735. Signal Corps, Army of the Uuited States. ~ugust1g44 to October 1945. Colonel Rallmond F. kIontgomew, 0100873, Quartermaster Corps, Army of the United States. September 1040 to Septe~ber1945. Drigadier General William D. Old, 015981, United States Army. August 1944 to August 1945. Chaplain (colonel) Alfred 0. Oliaer, Jr., 09678, Corps of Chaplains, United Stntes Army. 12 Milnvch to 9 April 1942. Colonel Sidman P. Poole, General Staff Cams, Army of the United States. March 1942 Lo February 1946. Colonel Harris P. Ralstnn, 0122075, Corps of Engineers, Army of the United States. Septembzr 1940 to September 1946. Major John 3'. Seaman, 0328975, Signal Corps, Army of the United States. February 1942 to October 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Allen X. Settle, 0354726, General Staff Carps, Army of the United States. June 1944 to Noveaber 1945. Cdonel Batlard S. Shunratc, 0W4770, Adjutant General'sDepartment, Army of the United Stntes. January 1941 to September 1M5. Major General John E. Sloan, 03018: Unitq states Army. March 1945 to June 1046. Colonel John McI, Smith, 0225480, Judge Adjutant General's Department, Amy of the United States. January 1943 to August 1945. Lieutenant Coloncl Lane W. Smith, 03804@0, Air Corps, Army of the United States. December 3.944 to Oetober 1945. Colonel Leslie 1V. Stanley, 0177145, Adjutant General's Department, Army of the United States. September 1943 to September 1946. Colonel Moody R. Tidwell, Jr,. 0200866, Finance Department, Army of the United States. June 1943 to October 1945. Colonel Robert F. Tomlin, 017248, Const Artillery Corps, United Stated Amy. October 1941 to July 1844. Brigadier General Marion Van Voorst, 012141, United States Army. An- gmst 1942 to May 1043 and June 1944 to February 1946. Colonel John P. Wheeler, 03494, Cavalry, United States Army. An& 1942 to November 1945. Colonel Raymond J. Willimson, 03388, General StaCorps, United State Army. June 1944 to May 1946. AGO 385TB 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I. WD Bul. 54. 1942). the Leeion- of Merit for excentionallv meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the period indicated u,as swarded by the Commanding General, European Theater, to the 1'01lowing-named officer : Lieutenant Colonel Chris McCullozcgh, 0450538, Infantry, Army of the United States. March to June 1945. VII..ZBGION OF MERIT.-I. Bs direction of the President. under the Dm- visions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1912 (sec. 111, WD Uul. 40, 1&2) nnd Executive Order W60, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1.942), the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the perfarmanee of outstanding services during the periods indicated was awardcd by the \Vnr Department to the following-named officers: Genernl Sir Ronald Grirbes Adam, British Army. July 1942 to May 1945. Gcnersl Lieutenant of the Guards Michael B. Alaarhkin, Red Amy, 1 Feb- ruary to 8 &lay1M6. 2. Dy direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 51, 1942), the Legion of Xerit, in the Degree of Offlcer, for eneeptionr~llymeritorious eonduct in the perlormance of outstanding services during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the follo~ing-uurnedofficers : Colonel Hdlarg L. Lewis, British Army. Fcbruary 1944 to May 1946. Wing Commander Ewart G. MacPherson, Royal Canadian Air Force. April 1943 to November 1944. Colonel Paul Nasarolf, Ked Army. 1February to S May 1.946. 3. By clireclion of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress apnrored,20 July 1912 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40,1942) and Ezeeutire Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Uul. 54, 15421, the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Legionnaire, for eaceplionally meritorious conduct in the performance of aut- standing services during thc pcriods indicated was awarded by the War Depart- mmt to the following-named officcrs: Colonel Arcliangelsku, Red Army. As First Executive Officer, 223d Bel- grade Red Banner Rifle Division. Major Leonid Euoenierich Baslcin, Red Army. As Commander of the 1059Lh Budapest Rifle Regiment of the 297th Red Banner 1st Degree Order of Bogrlnn Chmelintsky Slave-Kirovograd Rille Division. Colonel chasan Charncia, Red Army. As second in Command of the 100th "Svirsk" Gnsrd Rifle Division. &lone1 Sakar Tatavosovitch Dwaian, Red Army. As Cummander of the 99th Zhitomir Kerl Banner Order of Suvorov Rifle Dirision. Major Joseph Dudaieff, Red Army. 1February to 8 May 1M5. Lieutenant Colonel Bicolai V. Fedormko, Red Army. 10 Nay 1945. Senior Lieutenant Tamara Cavriloma Fomenko, Red Army. As StaiI Physician of the 1059th Budapest Rifle Regiment of the W7th Red Banner, 1st Degree Order of Bogdnn Chmelintsky Slave-Kirovo- grad Rifle Division. Lieutenant Colonel Matud Krieti~hHalperin, Red Army. As Assistant Division Commander of the 297th Red Banner 1st Degree Order of Bogdan Chmelintsky Slave-Kiravograd Rifle Division. Major Nicolas Kieantzoff, Red Army. 1February to 8 May 1945. Senior Lieutenant Valentina Petroma Komarova, Red Army. As Adju- tant to tho Commanding Uencral 86th Guard Rifle Division. AGO 3S67B 2. By direction of the President, in addition to tho Leion of Merit awnrded by the War Deparlment to Colonel Robert D. Brown,~. as nubiiahed in General Orders 18, 1911, a bronze Onk-Leaf Cluster for eseeptionnlly merilorious cuuduct in the performance of outstanding services during thc peroid indicated was awarded to him by the War Dcwrtment under the pro,-isions of the act of Con- gress approTed 20 July 1942 (sec. 111. TVD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 20 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is as follows: Culonel Robert D. DPom. 03608, Const Artillery Corps, United States Army. July 1942 to Xarch 1946. 3. By aireclion of the President. in addition to the Le~ian- of nlerit nwnued to Colonel Wdllam 0. Eenrv, as gublisiled in General Orders 172, Headquarters United Slaks Army Forces, European Theater, 24 July 1945, s bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster for cxceptionaily meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding Services during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Degnrt- ment under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1912) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54,1942). The citation is as follows: Colonel William 0. Hnrrv, OlG(iiZ2, Signal Corps, Army of the United States. January 19$2 to February 1914. 4. I39 direction of thc President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded to Colonel Jerenziuh P. Xollend, as published in General Orders 7(i, Headquarters Cuited States Army Forces, Far Enst, 13 April 1915, a brouee Onk-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding sers- ices during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department undcr the provisions of Ule act of Congress approved 20 July 1842 (see. 111, WD Bul. 40, 1912) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942). The citation is as folioaw: Colonel Jeremiah P. IIolland, 016812, Carps of Military Police, United States -4rmy. March 1045 to February 1946. (This award supersedes the award of the Eronae Star Medal to Colonel Holland, for services from 27 February to 15 July 1915, as published in General Orders 75, Headquarters Philippine Base Section. 3 Aunust 1945.) 5. By direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awnrded to Colonel Chalmer K. MoClelland, as published in General Orders 346, United States Army Forces, Paciflc, 23 Xoverober 1945, a bronze Oak-Lenf Cluster for exccpliannlly meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the period indlnted \,as awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1912 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40. 1942) and Executive Ordcr 9020. 20 October 1842 (sec. I, WD Dul. 54 1942). The citation is as follows: Colonel Ci~almerK. McClelland, 019011, Ordnance Department, United States Army. September 1942 to September 31)44. 6. Uy direction of the President, in addition to the Legion of Merit awarded by tbe War Deilnrtment to Brigadier General Charles Edwin Thomas, Jv., as ~ublishedin Gcncral Orders 89, 1944, a hronw Oak-Leaf Cluster for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the perCarrnance of outstanding services during the period indicated was awnrded to him by the War Departm~mtunder the pro- visions of the act of Oongress approved 20 July 1M2 (sec. 111, WD Bul. 40,1942) and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 64, 1942). The citation is as follows: Brieadier- General Charles E. Thomas.. Jr.. . 011615, United States Army. Jan- uary to July 1945. AGO 3857B IX..BRONZE STAR MEDAL (OAK-LEAF CLUSTER).-BY. . direction of the President, in addition to the ~rohzeStar Medal awarded to Lieutenant Oolonel Kermit R. Ilansen, as published in General Orders 47, 34th Infantm Division, 17 Juuo 1944, a second bronze Oak-Leaf Clustcr for meritorious services in con- nection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated was awarded to him by the War Department under the provisions of Executive Order 0419, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1944). The citation is as fallows: Lieutcnnnt Colonel IZarmit R. IIensen, 0379451, Infantry, Army of the United States. Dccember 1044 to April 1045. X..AIR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the pro,-isions of Exceutive Order 9158,ll May 1942 (WY Bul. 2;1,1912), as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942 (WD Bul. 49,19421, an Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period indicated was awarded posthumously by the War Department to the following-named o5cer: First TAeutenant driiv & Anderson, 0064864, Air Corps, Army of the United States. ZG July 1943. XI..AIR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, unller the provisions of Executive Order 9158,11 May 18-12 (WD Bul. 25,30421, as amcndcd by Exeeutire Ordcr 9242-A, 11 September 1942 (WD Dul. 49,10-t2), an Air Medal for meritoriohs nehierement while participating in aerial flight during the period indicated was nmarded bv the War Dconrtment to thc followinc-named- officer: Xajor Leonavd 8.Euinca, 0181106, Air Corps, Army of the United Statcs. 16 February 1943 to 10 January 1945. XII..BATTLE HONORS,-As authorized by Executive Order 0390 (sce. I. WD Bul. 22, 1043), superceding Executive Ordcr 9075 (see. 111, WD Bui. 11, lCiz), citations of the foilawing units, as approred by the Commanding General, Znitetl States Army Forces, Mediterranean Theater, 3 May 1946, are confirmed under the provisions of section IV, WD Circular 333, 1943, in the name of the President of the United States as public evidence of deservcd honor and distinc- tion. The citations read as follows: 1. The 34th Pield Artillew Battalion is cited for conspicuous gallantry and heroism in battle on 21, 22, and 23 February l'J43 in repelling an attack by r-nstlg superior forces which mere attempting to break through the Allied lines in the Ticinity of Thaln, 'Iimisia. The 34th B'ieid Artillery Battalion completed a 100-hour forced march from Tiemcen, bigeria, covering a distance of 73- miles in bitter weather over tortuous and almost impassable mountain roads on the aiaht of 21 Bebruary 1943. Without prior reconnaissance or ademate mans. linrassed by enemy fire, and forced to maneuver through a congested, narrow road, nercrtheless, the battalion occupied battle ~ositions,set up communications, established observation posts, and was ready to deliver fire by daylight. Al- though enemy forces were eutrenched only 2,800 yards distant and there were only three platoons of friendly infantry in front of the artiliery, the unit main- tained constant and steady fire with such deadly effect that enemy tank units were dispersed and driven back. The cool, determined manner in which the 34th Pield Artillery Battaiion entered into battle after an almast incredible forced march contributed in great measure to the defeat of the enemy's attempt to break through the Thalia defile. The gallant entry into battle and the heroism with which the volume af fire was maintained; despite terrific enemy fire, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the American military service AGO 3857B GO 51 8 2. The 84tk Field Artillery Battallon is cited for conspicuous pallantry and heroism in battle on 21,22, and 23 Eebrunry 1943 in repelling an attack by vastly superior forces which mere attempting to break through the Allied lines in the vicinity of Thala, Tunisia. The 84th Field Artillery BettoZion completed a 100-hour forced march from Tlemcen, Algeria, covering a distance of 735 miles in bitter weather over tortuous and almost impassable mountain roads on the night of 21 February 1W. Without prior reconnnissanee or adequate maps, harassed by enemy fire, and forced to maneuver through a acaugcsted, narrow rod, nevertheless, the battalion occnpied batllc positions, set up communiea- tions, established observation posts, and was ready to deliver fire by daylight. Although enemy forces were entrenched only 2,5W yards diatant and there were only three platoons of friendly infantry in frolit of thc artillery, the unit main- tained eonstant and steady fire with such deadly effect that enemy tank units were dispcrsed and driven hack. The cool and determined manner in which the 84th Picld Artillery Battalien entered into battle after an almost incredible forced mal.cI1 contributed in great measure to the defeat of the enemy's attempt to break throngll the Thalia defile. The gnllnnt entry into battle and the heroism Wth which the volume of fire was maintained, despite lerrific enemy fire, are in keeping Sith the highest tr:rditions of the Americon military ssrviee. XIll..MEDAL OF FREEDOM.-By direction of the President, under the pro- visions of ExecuLive Order 9586, 6 July 1945 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 12, 19451, the Medal of Freedom for meritorious service which has aided the United States in the psoseculion of a war against an enemy during the pcriods indicated mas arrdrded by the War Department to the following-named individuals: JwR. Libich, American civilian, serving will, the Office of Strategic Services, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, from June 1'344 to Nay 1945, dis~lnyed marked ingenuity iu creating and disseminating subversive material to enemy troops and cirilians. Of swcial significanee was ilr. Libich's contribution to the effectiveness of a clandestine newspaper and infiltration of the mails on the Italian frontier with ~ropaganda. Senor Francisco Hartes y Mnrsal, Cuban civilian. June 1943 to November 1'345. XIV..LEGION OR MERIT.-So much of section 111, WD General Orders 10. 1046, as pertains to Colonel Ckalmer B. McClelland, Ordnance Department, is rescinded (see par. 6, sec. VIII above). XV..BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-So much of section XI, WD General Orders 00, 1045, as pertains to Lieutenant Colonel Kemtt II. Hansan, Infantry, is rescinded (see sec. IX above). XVI..UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TYPJIUS COMMISSION MEDAL- So much of seclion VIII, WD General Orders 43, 1046, ns pertains to Major WiUiapr. T. Hawleu, Nedical Corps, as reads "Major William T. Hawloll" is nmcnded to read "Xnjor TViZliem L. Hawleg." BY ORDEX OF TEE SE~T~RPOF Wnn: Orrrcra~: DWIGHT D. EISEKFIOWER EDWARD F. WITSELL Chief of stag Major Genera 'Pns Adjzrtolet Dsnwal GEN- ORDEFCS~ WAX D!IP.kRTMENT No. 63 I Wasrrrrrcms 22, D. C., 11 June 1846 Section DISTIXGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAL-Awards ...... - I SILVER STAR-Porthumous award ...... I1 SILVER STA 1 ...... 111 LEGION OF ?IIE11IT--Poslhumou~ uwuril ...... IY LEGIOK OF XRRIT--4wards ...... T, T.1 ISTIiYGISHEFLT1Q CO-1 ...... 711 EROKZE STAE 31EDAL.4wards ...... VIII BATTLE IIONORS-Cilation of unit ...... IS I..DISTINCUISEED-SERVICE MEDAL.-By direction of the President, nnder the prarisians of the act of Congress apprui.ed 9 July 3018 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), the Distinguished-Service Ncilnl for exceplionnlly mcrilorious and dis- tinguished scrvices in the performance of duties of great responsibility during the periods indicated mas awnrrlcd by the Wan Department to the following- named oficers: Colonel John F. Mullem, 0243971, Infantry, Arms of the Unlted States. Seplember 1940 to September 1945. Rrigadier General George D. Bhea, 0546', United States Army. October 1044 to A~ril1045. Colonel Ralph MerriZZ Snzilh, 0165672, Judge Advocate General's Depart- ment, Army of the United States. September 1910 to August 1945. N- SILVER STAR.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of tile Act of Conmcss approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 4.3, 10181, a Silver Star for gallantry in netion during the period indicated was amnrded posthumously by General J. &I.Wainnriht, Unitcd States Army, to the following-uamcd ~nlisted man : Selgcant Hewy F. DeI.o$zg (Army serial No. 6933510), Aruy of the United States, a member of the 21st Pursuit Squadron sevvinz on beach defcnse as infantrr, on 7 February 1942, displayed galbmtry in action against the enemy at Quinxun Point, Batann, Philippine Islands. After 3 consecutire days of fighting which drove the cnemy onto the beach, he volunteered with five other men to attack, from landing boats, enemy farces which had taken over beneath the Cliffsand in cares. Without regard for his own safety, Sergeant DcLony, with the fire other men, raked the enemy positions and cape entrances with mnrhine- gun fire while fully exposcd to enemy aircraft and small-arms fire from the bench. IIILSILVER STAR.-1. Ry direction of the Prcsidcnt, under the provisions of file act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (lVD Rul. 43, 1918) and the act of Coneress approrcd 18 Dceember 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 61, 1942), a Silver Star for gallentry in action duriug the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the fullon.ing-named ofkers: Colonel Ohao Ti. Infantry, New 38th Division, Chinese Army in India, as regimental commander during the Bnrma campaign in May 1944, led his troops in a iianking lnorement on Ziggurn, a well fortified strong point. Crossing the hlo~nung.River under henry fire, they drope the enemy from their positions, killing a large number, taking an important hill, and capturing a great deal of equipment. Coordinating his attack with that of another regiment, Colonel Chhao's brilliant leadership resulted in the enpture of Kamainb. The courase and Initiative of Oalonel Chao rcfifct great credit on himself and the Ghinese armed forces. AGO 3M3B-June Wea23'46 Colons3 Ch'en NingJa, New 38th Division, Chinese &my in India, as regi- mental commander during the North Burma campaign in April 1944, led his troop9 fn a flanking movement below Komaing to cut off the main Japanese supply line. He occupied Seton, despite the difficult mountainous terrain, pre- vailing monsoon conditions, short rations, and flooded river crossing, and estab- lished a road block, which he held for a month in the face of determined enemy attach and heayy enemy artillery fire. The cournge and leadership of Colonel Ch'n were a great inspiration to his officers and men and rdect great credit on himself and the Chinese armed forces. Colonel Loh Shil~~Chiu,50th Division, Chinese Army in India, displayed great gallantry in action near Rarnaing, Burma, on 27 June 19H. When the enemy forces which had occupied Hamaing were trapped betn7een that city and tire Seton road block, Colonel I&h chose to personally lead the attacking forces io their elimination. Moving south, his iorces mn into some of the bitterest &ht- ing in the entire North Burma campaign. When one of his battalions, which had been cut off from his farces, was fishting its way thrangh weerwhelming enemy resistnnee. Colonel Lob nersonallr led a battalion in n haeardous ilankine:- moue- ment, which enabled the encircled battalion to break through. The couraw and inspirational leadership of Colonel Lo6 reflect great credit on himself and the Chinese armed forces. 2. By direction of the President, under the pro~isiansof the ad of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), a Silver Star for gallantry in action during the period iudicnrcd was awarded by the Commanding General, European Theater, to ihe foliowing-named officer: H'irst Lieutenant ECichard N. Eansboltom, 01283072, 36th Armarea Infantry Regiment, Army ol the United States, displayed outstanding gallantry in action near Stolberg, Germany, on 8 November 1N4. Trapped with his Sman patrol within enemy line* by xrtillrry, mortar, Rnd small-arms lire, he was mounded critically by the first salvo. Drspite his wounds, be directed the withdmw~lof six survirors and insisted they lease him. Through sheer determination, Licu- tenant Ransbottom crawled an his elbows for several yards toward our line8 and, when found 3 hours later, gave valoablc information of enemy positions. IV..LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of tbe act of Concrcss approved 20 Ju1~1942 (see. 111, WD Bol. 40, 1042) and Executive Order V2G0, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 51, 1912), the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in thc performance of outstanding services during the period indicated %as awarded posthumously by the War De~rtmentto the folloming-named officer: Lieutenant Colonel John B. Datlen~ort,Jr., 010i24, Co1.p~of Engineers, United Smtes Army. June 194C~to July 19-13, V.-LEGION OF MERIT.-BY direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress nmrored 20 hlb 1942 (sec. 111, MrD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Ordcr 9260, 29 October 1942 fsec. I. WD Eul. 51. 1942).. . the Lesion of- Nerit for exceptionnlly meritorions conduct in the performance of outstanding Services during the periods indicated was awarded bs the Wsr Denartment to the follorcing-named officers : Brigadier General V Colonel Zenn Konstantinovich Petisow, Rcd Army. Lieutenant Colonel Gorslq,, Red Amy. Lieutenant Colonel Boris Ila~ilm~rloritchGwdihi, Red Army. Eieutenant Colonel 3Iatz.d Khicz.ich Hnlpwin, Red Army. Master Sergeant Raymond J. Hanfinld (Amiy serial No. 12077029), Field Artillery, Army of the United States. September 194 to Xareh 1945. Andrew 6. I7odoes, American civilian. September 1944 to April 1M5. Captain dlnrwell Humble, 0397091, Field Artillery, Army of the United States. December 1942 to dugust 1945. Mnjor Donald H. Inskip, 0290547, Transportation Carps, Army of the United States November 194 to April 1944. Major Semion Anlonovich Kontisarof, Red Amy. Culouel Kovalev, Red Amy. . Major General Andrei ignaficvioh Kodun-S?ankez%3A,Rcd Army. Subedw La Tnung, Bwmese ciailinn. May and June 1945. Major Aron dloisievich Lisiansliy, Red Army. Uujor General Ivan Makurenlio, lied Almy. Stuff Sergeant Robert J. McBrinn (Army serial No. 38270135), Detached Enlisted Men's List, Army of the United SLates. May 1944 to Mav 1845. Alfredo iichelagnoli, Ttalian civilian. March 1044 to May 1945 in Italy. Lieutenant Colonel Michail Mo7;shin. Red Army. Major John R. Nickel, 026jj3, Signal Carps, Army of the United States. March 1944 to June 1945. Mnjor Iirii J'~tr0vich Orloff. Rcd Army. Major General Anton Pavlol;ich, Red Army, Doctor Alfred Pi'izzoni, Italian civilian. Seotemher 1943 to my1945. Major Putonzalr, Red Army. Capitano dc Fregatn Carlo Ilcsiu, Royal Italim Kavy. SrpLember IS43 to ;\larch 1945. Clifford TV. R3binson, American Red Cross. December 1044 to April 1!?45. Captain IGan Zvonwilch Sedeseh, Red Army. iUajor Vasilii Iranovieh Sol~mionov,Red Army. Major General Pasili Pavlovich Sokolowsl;y, Red Army. AGO 3S85B Captain John 8.Bturges, 01638021, Air Corps, drmy ni the United States. June 1944 to March 1945. Cnptnin Wallace C. Taylor, 0i19382, Air Corps, Army of the United States. October 1043 to August 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Fcdor Timofcimich Tsatsurin, Red Army. Colonel Nikolei TuoJf,Red Army. 2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9,519, 4 February 1944 (see. 11, WD Bnl. 3, 1944). a Bronze Star Drlednl for mcritorious services in connection with militar~operations agninst an encmy of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by General J. M. Wainwright, United States Army, to the following-named officers: Colonel Edzcim E. Aldridge, 06708 (then lieotcnant colonel), Ininntry, United States Army. 26 January to 14 March 1942. Lieutcnant Colonel Arnold D. Amoroso, 010i7i, Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army. December 1941 to April 1942. Captain Clifton H. Chnmbwlain, 0389545, Coast Artillery Corps, Army of the United States. 20 April 1942. Colonel John D. Cook, 06100, Qnnrlermaster Corps, United States Army. 17 to 10 April 1942. Lieutenant Colonel Allan dl. 00~21.0317610. Infailtry. Army af the United States. January to April 1942. Qptain Natt C. DoWinic, 0339314, Infantry.~ ~ Army of the United States. 31 January to 7 April 1942. Captain AIbert 3% George, 0360467, Infantry, Army of the United Statcs. December 1941 to April 1942. Major Emil I3. Meerlcel, 0381353 (formerly captain), Medical Corps, Army of the United States. 2 May 1042. Captain Thomas D. Patterson, 0287492, Quartermaster Corps, Army of the United States. 18 and 23 December 1941. Major Harold C. Snzilh. 0322114, Adjutant General's Department, Army of the Unitcd States. December 1941 to April1942. 3. By direction af the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (see. 11. WD Bul. 3. 1944). a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious services in connection with military operations against an encrny of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the Commanding- General, European Theater, to the follorring-named cniisted men : Private Thomas .I. Atchisoft (Army serial Xo. 36905F0o), Infantry, Army of the United States. !% Februnrv 194G. Private First Class George 0. Rendlickson (Army serial No. 36012570). Infantry. Army of the United States. 22 February 1945. Staff Sereeant- Moncer L Yollnn (Armr serial No. 35569283). Inlnntrv. .4rmv of the United States. 17 Februaw lo 21 March 1945. & By direction of the Presiqlent. under the nrovisions of Executive Order 0419, 4 February 19s (sec. 11, WD Uul. 3,1?144),a ~ronzeStar Medal for Beroic achiere- ment in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to the following- nnmed enlisted man and individual : Havildnr Thg Bown, Detachment 101, American Kachin Rangers, displayed heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Kadu, Burma, on 30 August 1944. AGO 38838 Staff Sergeant Stanley L Reloinski (Army serial No. 31031025,Infantry, Array of theunited States, displayed heroism in action on 8 Eovember 1944 in the vicinity of Moyenric, Pmuee. When his section was held up by small-arms flre, he volun- tarily accompanied his platoon lender in an attempt to flank the enemy position. Although wounded in the attempt by martar fire, his example so inspired his men that the obiectire was soon token. Scrcennt- Rewmlifs action reflreted areat- credit on himself and the armed forecs of theUniled States. 5, Bg direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1~):a Bronze Star Medal for heroic nchievemcnt in counection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the Commanding Gencral, Europenn Theater, to the following-named enlisted men: Technician Fifth Grade Bar1 D. Alezander (Army serial No. 38077762). Com- pany E, 274th Infantry Regiment, Army of the Uniled States, on 2.5 February 1345 near Stiring Wcndel, France, voluntarily and without regard far his own cxfety, advanced nuder mortar and small-arms filr to give first aid to n wounded man who lay close to the enemy positions. Refusing to leave the soldier, even nfler the company was ordered la withdraw, he courageously remained with him outside the American lines. When his unit again drove formard, Technician Ble+ander nicked up the vounded man and enrried him back to a covered position. Private Donald 8.Julmson (Army serial No. 31327221). Infantry, Army of the United Slates, on 19 December 1M4 valuuteered to nartici~atein a motorized ~atrolof the 422a Infantry Regiment near Halcnfcld, Gcrmnny The members of this patrol, by preventing an enemy ambush, sxred the lives of many of their comrades. Private Johnson's unseUlsh conduct and disregard for his own safety reflected credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States. Corporal T~oyH. Kinmel (Army serial No. 35805969), Iufantlg, Army of the United States, on Decembcr 1944 volunteered to participate i~ a motorized patrol of the 42% Infantry Regiment near Halenfeld, Germany. The members of this patrol, by preventing an cnenly ambush, saved the lives oi nlany of their com- rades. Corporal Kimmel's unselfish conduct and disregard for hia own safety reflected credit on himse!d nnd the armed forces of the United States. Private First Class Edgar Wentz (Army serial No. 33861306), Company E, 274 Infantry Regiment, Anny of the United States, displayed outstanding heroism near Spichem Heights, France, on 21 February 1946. When the enemy made reneated attunnts to sei5e a Dill hox housing. several of his wounded compnnions. he stopped the attack through the alternate use of grenades and his catbme. Private Wmtds courage contributed materirlly to the suecesvful defense of this important position. IX..BATTLE RONOILS.-As authorized by E~ecutiveOrder 9398 (sec. I, WD Bul. 22, 19431, superseding Executive Order OM5 (sec. 111, WD Rul. 11, 1942). citation Of the fulluwing unit, ns approved by the Cornnoding Geuernl, United States Army Forces, Mediterranean Theater, !&April lM5, is ooufirmed unda the pr,roviai+of sectlon 1V, WD Circular 333, 1943, in the name of the President of tho Up)te$ States as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction. The reads as follows: cit3fEd Battalion, S5lst Infant?y Regiment, is cited iar outstunding perfom- of duty in action during the period 27 September to 1 October 1944, near Ba"CWp~ll0, Italy. The Sd Battalia was assigned the mission of wresting the strategically important Mt. Capello from a determined and numerically superior AGO 3883B German force. In the face of a withering hail of fire from all tmes of weapons, the Ed Battalion launched its altack down the barren, forward slopes of 31t. Guasteta. Italy, eliminating a strong reverse slope German position in four violent assaults chamcterized bv bitter fire fzhts- and vicious hand-to-hand -erenade duels. Although outnumbered, the ~oldiersof this organization maintained their cnp- tured position, desgite ruthless enemy counterattacks grccedcd by intense artii- lery and mortar barrages. Although suffering from sercrc losses and confronted by fanatical enemy resistance, the courageous o5cers and men of the Zd EattaTiolr again resumed a full scale offensive and, advancing by infiltration, neutralizing resistance by furious hand-to-hand fighting within the German positions, gained a foothold on the barren slopes of Mt. Cnpcllo. Setting a commendahlc example of cuolness and cfficicncy in the face of great danger, the 2d Battalion fought grimly, tenaciously maintainineits foothold, despite the murderous enemy fir? and wave after ware of freah enemy assault troops. In a notable display of combat skill, tcamnork, and determination, the men of ihe Ed Battalion, because of shortage of ammunition, resorted to captured German machine guns and German grenades to meet the encmy onslanghis. Utilizing personoel from battalion headquarters at riflemen, beemme of its heavily de~leted effeclire strength, the bnttalion, in a final all-out assault, drore the enemy from hlt. Capello, retaining this strategic terrain feature, despite final dcspcrate enemy counterattacks. The timely cag!nre of this key enemy position frustrated violent enemy efforts to hold terrain of vital importance. A dangerous enemy penetm- tion between the 3Xst Infantry Regiment and another hard-pressed infnntry regiment on the right was averted by the heroic determination, self-sacrifice, anrl unfniling devotion to duty of the officers and men of the Ed Baltnlion, S5lat In- fentry Regiment. The rolorous periormance of the 2d Battalion, 551st Infantry Regiment, reflects great credit on the ~ersonnelof the regiment and upon the armed forces of the United States. BY ommn or THE SERETAHYOF WAE: om ma^: DWIGFTT D. EISENHOWER XDWARD F. WITSELL Chief of Niapl Major Gntnal The Adinstant General