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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
W A8lllNOTON 25, D. o., 4 November 1047
SILVER STAR-Awards---------------------------------------------------
Section
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LEGION OF MERIT-Posthumous award __________________________________ _
LEGION OF MERIT-Awards---------------------------------------------
DISTINGUISHED-~'LYING CROSS-Posthumous aware] ______________________ _
SOLDIER'S MEDAL-Awards ---------- -------------- ----------------------
BRONZE STAR MBDAL-Posthumous award•------------------------------- VI, VII
BRONZE STAR J\IEDAL-Awnrds ________________________________________ VIII, IX
AIR MEDAL-A wu rds _________________________________ -- -------- ---------- X
ARMY COllMENDATION RIBBON-Awarcl•--------------------------------- XI
SOLDIER'S MEDAL-Rescission O! award__________________________________ XII
/ .• SILVER STAR,-By direction of the President, under the provisions of the
act of Congress npproved O July 1018 (Btll. 43, WD, 1018), the Silver Star for
gnllantry in action during the periods indicated is awarded to tbe following.
named officer and enlisted man:
Brigadier Geuernl /J!acario Peralta, Jr., (then lieutenant colonel),
Philippine Army, displayed gallantry in action, on S May 1042, while serving as
.Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 61st Division (Philippine Army), on Panny,
Philippine Islands. He demonstrated conspicuous courage and resourcefulness in
Ieacllng a pntrol deep into Japnnese-belcl territory to obtain Information concern-
Ing the disposition of enemy forces. As a result of data obtn!ned from a
prisoner cnpturetl in a baud-to-hand skirmish with an enemy fornging detail,
Genern.l Pernlta was later able to prepare plans to efl'ectlvely meet an attack
launched against the division's position. General Peralta'& courage and devotion
to duty rcfleet the highest traditions of the milltnry service.
Sergeant Joseph J. Pouonotoski (Army serial No. ) (then corporal),
Infantry, Army of the United States, ns l!ght machine-gun section Ieacler, Com-
pany K, 134th Infantry Regiment, on 26 April 1945, dlsplayecl gallantry In action
near Kehnert, Germany. He was on guard at bis outpost when an enemy force
of SS Troopers crossed tbe Elbe River In a prcdawn assault and attacked his
position. Immediately, he gave the command to open fire. When the number
one gunner was hit, Sergeant Pogonowslci fired the weapon himself against the
11ttackers. Seeing 11 German lieutenant waving bis handkerchief and advnnclng
as if to snrrender, be watched him sharply, When the enemy officer tried to
hurl a grenade Into the position, Sergeant Pouonows7ci quickly k!lled him. Refus-
ing to leave his position and Inflicting heavy losses on the enemy force, Sergeant
Pooonowski did much to frustrate an enemy attempt to evacuate Inrge quantities
of arms and personnel across the Elbe River.
II --LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction o! the President, under the provisions
ot the act of Congress npproved 20 J'uly 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 40, WD, 1942) and
Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, Bui. 54, WD, 1942), the Legion ot
Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding
service during the period Indicated Is awarded posthumously to the tollowlng-
ne.med officer :
Lientennnt Colonel Paul W. McOollum, , Infantry, .Army o! the United
States. 14 June to 6 October 1944.
lll ..LEGION OF MERIT.-1. By direction of the President, under the pro-
visions o! the act ot Congress approved ;io July 1942 (sec, III, Bui, 40, WD, 1942)
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and Executive Order 0260, 20 October 1942 (sec. I, Bul. 54, WD, 1942), the Legion
ot Merit tor exceptionally meritorious conduct !n the performance of outstanding
service during the periods Indicated Is awarded to tbe following-named officers
and enllsted man :
Colonel Georoe R. Oarev, , Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army.
llay 1045 to June 1047.
Lieutenant Colonel John H. Hay, Jr., , Infantry, Unitecl States Army.
7 December 1941 to May 1945. (This award supersedes the award
of the Bronze Star :!'Jerlnl to Lieutenant Colonel Hay, tor service
from 10 February to 10 l\Iarch 1945, as published in Generul Orders
20, Headquarters 10th Mountain Division, 15 March 1945.)
Lieutenant Colonel John R. Hellama, Jr., (then major), Coast
Artillery Corps, Army of the United States. 21 October 1!)42 to
12 November 10c!3.
Colonel Robert J. Hoffman, , Infantry, United States Army. Decem-
ber 1941 to April 1942.
Clolonel Wtlliam F. MacFee, , lHcdlcal Corps, Anny of the United
States. October 1043 to February 1945.
Lleutennnt Colonel Oharle8 F. Mitchim, , General Stafl'. Corps (Corps
of Engineers), United States Army. :May 1042 to August 1043.
Master Sergeant Walter .A. Rube (Army serial No. ) , Const Artil-
lery Corpe, Army of the United States. Murch 1944 to September
1945.
Captain Jean P. Tea~, Jr., , Ordnance Department, Army of the
United States. January 1043 through December 1045.
Lieutenant Colonel WiUard G. Teed, , Air Corps, Army of tbe United
States. March 1044 to September 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Jolin D. Van Geem, (then major), Ordnance
Department, Army of the United States. June 1942 to December
1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Ellia W. William.ton, Infantry, United States
Army. 10 October 1944 to 23 Februnry W45.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the net of Congress
approved 20 July 1042 (sec. III, Bul. 40, WD, 11}!2) and Executive Order 9200,
29 October 1942 (see. I, Bui. 64, WD, 1942), the Legion of Merit (first Oak-Leaf
Cluster) for exccptlonnlly meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding
service during the period Indicated is awarded to the :following-named officer:
Oolonel Wil_bur B. Dimkelbero, , Infantry, United States Army. March
to December 1942.
/y __ DISTINGUJSHED-FLYING CROSS.-By direction of the President,
under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 2 July 1926 (Bul. 8, WD,
1926), the Dlstlngulshed-Flylng Cross for extraordinary achievement while par-
tlclpating in aerial flight during the period Indicated ls awarded posthumously to
the following-named officer:
First Lieutenant Moad11 W. Hall, , .A.ir Corps, Army of the United States..
6 September 1046.
.,__ SOLDIER'S MEDAL,..:...1. By direction ot the President, nnder the Pl:'O-
Tl.siona ot the act ot Congress approved 2 July 1026 (Dul. 8, WD, 1926), the
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Soldier's Mednl tor heroism not Involving actual conflict wlth an enemy durlug
the period lndlcated ls awarded to the to!lowlng-named enlisted man:
Master sergeimt Geen B. Steele (Army serial No. ) , Corps of Engineers,
Army of the United States, a member of the Shanghai Detachment, Station Com•
plement, Army Advisory Group, distinguished himself by heroism, on O Aprll
1047, 1n combattlng 11 serious 15-hour fire which threatened to destroy vnlunble
Government supplies and equipment at United Smtcs Army lnstallntlons In
Shanghai, China. .At great person11l risk, he voluntarily climbed a wet and
slippery turntab1e ladder, wblch was in poor condition, to n height of approx!•
mutely 70 teet, carrying witb him a heavy pneumatic drill. At-thls precarious
height and from an insecure support, Sergeant Steele drllled a hole through a
heavily constructed brlck wnll. Despite ftnmes, smoke, and gasses, be continued
to enlarge the hole until it was large enougb to get at the fire, thereby ennbllng
firemen to ell'cctlvely combat the blaze whlch bad been raging unchecked. As n
result of Sergeant .Steelfls heroic act, several hundred thousand dollnt•s worth ot
Government property was saved.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the net of Congress
approved 2 July 1026 (Bui. 8, WD, 1926), the Soldier's Meclnl tor heroism not
lnvol-rll!g actual conflict with an enemy during the period indicated was awarded
by the Commanding General, European Theater, to the following-named enlisted
man:
Teclmlclnn Flftll Gl'ade Michael J. Halpin (Army serial No. ) (then
private first class), Signal Corps, Army of the United States, on 8 Mny 1945, with•
out regard !or his own safety, volunteered at Munlch, Germany, to rescue civilians
from a dangerous zone where explodlng ammunition lrnd caused nearby tank
cars to bt1rst and pour blazing gasoline over the yards. He made re})€ll.ted trips
Into the flaming area to rescue the dozed and wounded people. Technician Hal•
pin's action reflects great credit on himself and the military service,
VI .. BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the pro-
visions of Executive Order 9419, 4 Febl'uary 1944 (sec. II, Bui. 3, WD, 1944), the
Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with mllltury operations
agalnst an euemy of the United States during the period Indicated Is awarded
postht1mously to the following-named ofilccr:
Llentenant Colonel Alfred W. Law1on, , Air Corps, Army of the United
States. August 1042 to May 1945.
V/1 .. BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-'By direction of tile Presl(lent, und~ the
Provisions of Executive Order 9119, 4 February 1914 (sec. II, Bul. 3, WD, 1044),
the Bronze Star Meclal for heroic achievement in connection with military
operatlon11 against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated is
awarded posthumously to the following-named enl!sted man:
Private JameB A. Ryan, Jr. (Army serial No. ) , Infantry, Army ot the
United States, n member of Company D, 502d Parachute Infantry, while acting
ln the capacity of platoon scout, displayed heroism on O June 1944 near Tnrque-
vllle, France. He was fired upon by an enemy machine-gun outpost n.s he was
crossing a hedgerow. Despite his exposed position, Private Ryan returned the
ffre and then reported to hls platoon leader the location and disposition of the
enemy. This lnformatlon enabled the platoon to dispose of the enemy outpost
without casualtles. .AB the platoon continued its advance Private Ryan resUIDed
his position as scout and was again fl.red upon by an en~my group from behind
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a hedgerow. Private Ryan, desJJlte a heavy concentration of enemy small-arma
fire directed at hlmse11', returned the fire nnd, disregarding all thought of personal
safety, advanced across the open field, firing as he went, to the hedgerow behind
which the enemy was situated. Here he courageously and aggressively engaged
the enemy group until he was killed. Private Ryan's action enabled his platoon
to continue Its advance while the enemy fire was directed on himself.
VIII .. BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-1. By direction o:t the President, under the
pro,·Isions of Executive Order 9410, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, Bui. 3, WD, 1944),
the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service In connection with military
operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated
Is awarclerl to the following-named ofilcers and enlisted men:
Staff Sergeant Jerome M. Allen (Army serial No. ), Signal Corps,
Anny of tbe United States. April 1944 to June 1945.
Captain Wilbur B. Boemermann, , Coast Artillery Corps, Army of
the United States. 9 to 23 September 1044.
.lllajor Thomas E. Brown, (then captain), Field Artillery, Army of
the United States. December 1944 to Mny 1945.
Captain John S. Cooper, (then first lieutenant), Corps of Mmtan-
Pollce, Army of tbe United States. August 1944 to August 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Ian F. Fraser, (then captain), Air Corps, Army
of the United States. 16 May to 5 October 1044.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W. Hensel, , Infantry, Army of the
United States. October 1!l44 to March 1945.
Colonel OranBton W. Holman, {then lieutenant colonel), Medical
Corps, Army of the United States. 14 to 20 January 1045.
Colonel Warren P. Jones, (then lieutenant colonel), Infantry,
Army of the United States. April 1043 to Februnry 1044.
Second Lieutenant Philip F. Kiefer, (then technical sergeant).
Signal Corps, Anny of the United Stntes. April 1944 to June 1945.
Master Sergeant Francis R. Ktmbali (Army serial No. ) (then
staff sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944
to June ::.945.
Staff Sergeant William L. King (.Army serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army of the United States. June 1944 to August 1045.
First Lieutenant Marvin F. Leazer, (then technical sergeant),
Field Artillery, Army of the United States. 23 May to 12 September
1942.
Master Sergeant Adelard Levesque (Army serial No. ) , Corps of
Engineers, United States Army. 10 to 14 November 1942.
Technical Sergeant Arthur M. Lind.berg (Army serial No. RA68G1758) (then
first sergeant), Signo.l Corps, United States Army. A.pril 1944 to
June 1045.
Stall' Sergeant Joseph A. Lubinski (Army serial No. ), Corps of
Engineers, Army of the United States. 7 April to 19 July 1945.
Btll!f Sergeant Ruf11s w. Marahall (Army serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army of the United States. 24 August 1044.
First Sergeant John J. McCarthy (Army serial No. ) (then staff
sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944 to
June 1945.
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Lieutenant Colonel John W. Ottinger, (then major), Signal Corps,
Army of the United States. February to September 1045.
Captain Thoma8 D. Owen, , Signal Corps, Army of the United States.
April 1944 to June 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Clare pa,si,ink, , Transportation Corps (Iufan-
try), United States Army. May 1942 to April 1943.
Captain John F. SacUer, Jr., (then first lieutenant), Infantry,
Army of the United States. II August to 15 October 1945.
Master Sergeant Joseph, Sajner (Army serial No. ) , Air Corps,
.Army of the United States. April 1944 through August 1945,
First Sergeant Clyde Terry, Jr. (Army serial No. ) (then master
sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April lfl44. to
June 19411.
Master Sergeant Henry W. Wilken. (Army serial No. ) (then tech•
nical sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April
1944 to June 1945.
First Sergeant Elbert B. Williams (Army serial No. ), Cavalry,
United States Army. IS to 12 January 1945.
Staff Sergeant Benedict Zupi (Army serial No. (then technical
sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. June and
July 1044.
2. By dlre<:tioo of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9410,
4 February 1944 (sec. II, Bui. 3, WD, 1044), the Bronze Stur Medal (first Oak-
Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service in connection with military operations
agalnst an enemy of the United States during tlJe periods indicated is awarded
to the following-named officers:
Colonel <Jlinton S. Berrien, , Field Arttllery, United Stutes Army.
Januury to November 1042.
Colonel George W, Marvin, , Corps of Engineers, United Stutes Army.
15 to 25 August 1944.
IX.-BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the pro-
visions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1044 (sec. JI, Bul. 3, WD, 1944),
the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement In connection with m!l!tary
operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated
is awarded to the following-numed officers:
Lientennnt Colonel Robert B. Hemley, (then captuin), Infantry,
Army of the United States, displayed heroism lo action against the enemy on
14 July 1943 near Grammlchele, Slc!Iy. The 3d Battalion, 179th Infantry
Regiment, while in defenstve position, was subjected to a strong attack by
an enemy force estimated to be 2 infantry compunles and 20 tanks. The
attack was launched in the zone of Company K, wlth an enveloping movement
around the right flank, which was held by Company L, successfully penetrating
the battalion position. Colonel Hen11k1!, commanding officer of Company L,
through his perseverance, courage, selflessness, and torceful direction, moving
about under heavy rifle, macbl.ue-gun, and 88-mm fire, without regard for his
own personal sllfety, organized and successfully launched his company in
counterattack, throwing the enemy into complete disorganization e.nd causing
them to withdraw in confusion with a great loss ot personnel e.nd tanks. The
t'Blm courage under heavy fire displayed by Colonel Hensley was an Inspiration
to bis troops and of great importance to the success of the action.
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First Lieutenant Joseph Pessutti, , Coast Artlllery Corps, Army of
the United States, a forward observer ot the 1125th Armored Field Artillery
Battalion, on 29-30 December 1944, distinguished himself by heroic achievement
near Forte de Marro!, Italy, Accompanying a patrol into enemy territory,
where they encountered strong enemy resistance and withering fire which
infilcted heavy casualties, he radioed artillery forces to fire on the enemy
position. Then, despite a severe wound, Lieutenant Pcssutti proceeded to lead
the men from the precarious position, through icy waters and mine fields in
enemy territory, to the safety of friendly lines. Lieutenant Pe88utti's leader-
ship and courage arc in keeping with highest traditions of the milito.ry service.
Major Charles P. Samson, 022204 (then capto.ln), Field Artillery, United
States Army, ns commander of Battery D, 24th Field Artillery (Philippine
Scouts), on l Mnrch 1942, displayed heroism in nction near Bagac, Bataan,
Philippine Islands. During a heavy enemy shelling, he heard a man call for
help and immediately left his position to investigate. Se<!lng a soldier who had
bee~ repairing telephone wires severely wounded by shell fire, Major Samson
ran to the stricken man and, under the continuing enemy barrage, helped hlm
to safety. Major Samson's personal courage and determination to aid his
wounded comrade are in keeping with highest traditions ot the ru!litary
service.
x __ A/R MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of
Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 25, WD, 1942), as amended
by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 49, WD, 19-!2),
an Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerlnl flight
during the periods indicated is awarded to the tollowing-narued officer and
enl!stec1 man :
First Lieutenant Earl A. Geiskopf, , Air Corps, Army of the United
States. 28 June 1945 to 2 March 1946.
Sergeant Alfredo H. Lujan (Army serial No. ) , Air Corps, Army
of the Unlted States. 10 to 24 March 1914.
XJ._ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON.-]. By direction of the Secretary
of the Army, under the provisions of paragraph 17.1, AR G0{)-45, the Army Com-
mendation Ribbon !or meritorious service during the periods indicated is
awarded to the following-named ollicers, chief warrant officer, enlisted woman,
and enHsted men :
Staff Sergeant Benjamin H. Alexander (Army serial No. ),
Transportation Corps, United States Army. June 1046 to February
1947.
First Sergeant Ra11mond L. Andrews (Army serial No. ), Corps of
Mllltnry Police, United States Army, March 1946 to April 1947.
Colonel Ralph 0. Benner, , General Staff Corps, United States
Army. Deeember 1941 to April 1942.
Lieutenant Colonel Lamar C. BeVil, , Medical Corps, Army of the
United Sto tes. September 1943 to September 1945.
Chief Warrant Officer Oha1·/es H. Brooks , Army ot the United
Stutes. 16 to 20 Apr!l 1947.
Private First Class Ma,w!ce D. Bvnnm (Army serial No. J, Coast
A.rt!Uery Corps, Army ot the United States. 16 to 17 April 1947.
Sergeant Doyce JiJ. Crawford, (Army serial ), Field Artillery,
Army of the United States. 12 to 20 .April 1047.
Lieutenant Colonel Owen E. Crump, , Air Corps, Army of the
United States. August 1944 to February 1045.
Major John W. Oummisk>ey, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
June 1943 to May 1945.
Colonel William H. E. Dunham, (then lieutenant colonel), Corps
of Engineers, Army of the United States. April 1942 to ;Jone 1948.
Lieutenant Colonel Franklin. K. Eberhard, , Quartermaster Corps,
United States Army. September 104'5 to April 1947. .AG0818B
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)fnjor Henry H. Ford, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
January 11)43 to July 1945. ~~
Ainjor HrwoM L. Fr11itman, , !Jlll.lltar:l(\C~ s, rmyJ~h:. Un;.ted Jr1
State& 14 June to 20 July 194~ •/\ rA- \::> D. . !J
Lieutenant Colonel Edward: F. Gad/er, , Gen al Staff rps, Armylq lln
of the United States. 19 May to 12 November 945. '1 b
Colonel John R. Gilch.rist, , General Staff Corps, United States Army.
October 194.'l to December 1946.
Stal! Sergeant Catherine Ginalick (A.rmy serial No. ) , Women's
Army Corps, Army of the United States. January to July 1947.
LIPutcnnnt Colonel Herman P. Goebel, Jr., , Judge Advocate General's
Department, United States Army. August 1945 to July 1947.
Lleotennnt Colonel William Gramlich, , Adjutant General's Depart-
ment, Army of the United States. July to December 1945.
Stal! sergennt Robert a. Hamlin (A.rmy serial No. ) , Quarter-
master Corps, Army of the United States. April 1946 to .Aprll 1947.
Mnjor Robert H. Hancoclc, .A.Ir Cor})S, Army of the United States.
January 1945 to June 1M7.
T,,chnical Sergeant Patrtclc F. IIiooins (Army serial No. ) , Ord-
nunce Department, Army of the United Stutes. 16 to 18 April 1047.
Colonel Vi1•oil A. ,lac7;son, (then major). General Staff Corps,
Army of the United States. June 1942 to January 1943.
Master Sergeant Eai·l w. Kollender (Army Serini No. ) , Air Corps,
United States Army. June 19'16 to l\Iay 1947.
Colonel Robert a. Lovett. , Corps of Engineers, United States Army.
July to November 1948.
Colonel Roy J!J. Ludick, Alr Corps, Army of the United States.
December 1941 to June 1945.
First Lieutenant Pacittco E. Marcos, , Infantry, Philippine Army.
23 November 1045 to 3 July 1946.
Prlvat(' First O!ass Henry L. Marler (Army serlnl No. ) , l\ledical
Corps, Army of the Unltcd States. 16 to 21 April 1947.
Captaln John 0. McDonnell, , Field Artillery, Army ot the United
States. 12 to 20 Aprll 1947.
Sta.tr Sergeant Wealey S. McK-insey (Army serial No. ) , Field
Artillery, Army of the United States. 10 to 20 April 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank a. Millard, (then major), .A.ir Corps,
Army of the United States. October 1942 to July 1044.
First Lieutenant Leon W. Motzny, Jr., • Corps of Engineers, Army
of the United States. January to June 1047.
Technician Fourth Grade Harry R. Naylor (Army serial No. ) ,
Medical Department, Army of the United States. 16 to 21 April
First Sergeant A.lea, R. !'ashman (Army serial No. ) , Medical
Corps, Army of the Unlted States. June to November 1016.
Lieutenant Colonel Vernon Peter&0n, , Inspector General's Deport-
ment, Army ot the United States. September 1943 to April 1945.
Major Rialto Philleo, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
November 1045 to December 1946.
Major Samuei a. Phillipfl, , Air Corps, United Stutes Army. October
104~ to June 1847.
Staff Sergeant WU!iam Leo Primm (Army serial No. ) , Field
Artillery, Army of the United States. 3 January to 15 Aprll 1047.
Technician Fourth Grade Donalrl JIJ. Ramm (Army serial No. ) ,
Signal 0ol"PI!, Army of the United States. 16 to 21 April 1947.
1047.
Private First Class Olarence Reynolds (Army serial No. ) , Medical
Department, Army of the United States. January to May 1047.
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First Lieutenant Mark a. Rhees1 (then second lieutenant), Sanltney
Corps, Army of the United States. March 1944 to December 1945.
Technical Sergeant Joseph B. Rindeikis (Army serial No. ) , Air
Corpe, United States Army. August to November 1946.
Captain Robert S. Ritz, Jr., , Field Artillery, Army of the United
States. 10 to 20 April 1947.
Major Alvan W. Robertson, (then master sergeant), Air Corps,
Army of the United States. 7 December 1041 to 22 April 1042.
Private li'irst Class Donald, P. Schwarz (Army serial No. ), Air
Corps, Army of the United States. 6 Septem\Jer 1946.
Colonel Ronald 1,1. Shaw, (then lieutenant colonel), General Statt
Corps, United States Army. June 1942 to January 1043.
Staff Sergeant Charles W. Singer (Army serial No. ) , Infantry,
Army of the United States. 1 February 1043 to 26 May 1944 and
0 May to 10 September 1945.
Master Sergeant Fwrest H. Smith (Army serial No. ), Quarter-
master Corps, United States Army. 16 to 25 April 1947.
Corporal Orlen FJ. Snyder, Jr. (Army serial No. RA ) , Medical
Corps, United States Army. 16 to 21 April 1947.
Corporal Ohandis L. Ste1oart (Army seriul No. ), JIIedical Corps,
Army of the United States. 16 to 21 April 1947.
Lieutennnt Colonel L. Gertr1tde ThompBon, , Army Nurse Corps, United
States Army. March 1943 to October 1947. (This nward supersedes
tbe award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to L!cutennnt Colonel
Thompson, for service from 11 October 1943 to 28 January 1046, as
authorized by the Cornmandlog General, Army Service Forces.)
Teelm\clan Fourth Grade Samuel G. Tuttle (Army serial No. ),
Medical Corps, Army of the United States. 18 to 21 April 1947.
Colonel Russell L. Waldron, , Air Corps, United States Army. June
1045 to February 1946.
Captain Hugh I!l. Watzdel, , Coast Artillery Corps, A.rmy of tbe
United States. 16 to 20 April 1947.
Major John R. Watson, , General Staff Corps (Cnvalry), United
Stntes Army. June 1946 to February 1947.
Major William R. Wheeler, , Transportation Corps, Army of the
United States. October 1942 to 1\larch 1946.
Technlc!nn Fifth Grade Leeland J. Yocum (Army serial No. ) ,
Ininntry, Army of the United States. 7 June 1947.
2. By dlreetlon of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions ot para-
graph 17.1, AR 600--45, the Army Commendation Ribbon (First Oak-Leaf Cluster)
for meritorious service during the periods \ndicnted is nwarded to the following-
named officers :
Major Richard W. Thomson, , Transportation Corps, Army of tbe
United States. February 1043 to June 11»5.
Major Wesley L. Viers, (then captain), Finance Division, Army o!
the United States. 7 December 1941 to October 1044.
[ __ SOLDIER'S MEDAL,-Sectlon U., General Orders .wi, WD, 1940, per-
og to Teclrnlclan Fl!th Grade Michael J. Halpin, Infantry, is rescinded.
( pat. 2, see. V, above.)
BY OBDEB 0.1' THE SECRET.UY Olf TRJI: .A.llldY :
Onlcu:r.:
EDWARD F. WITSELL
Major General
Tlwl Adjutant Generai