He then made his way across open terrain under extremely heavy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and led medical aid men back to the wounded man. Lieutenant Hammerschmidt showed complete disregard for his own safety. While his platoon was pinned down by heavy machine gun and small arms fire Private Edmunds went to the aid of a wounded member of the platoon. There he attempted to administer aid to the wounded man. His action reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Later while serving as machine gunner on a one-quarter ton truck, he exposed himself to sniper fire in order to assist in the capture of 870 prisoners with equipment and several artillery pieces. Citation: From that point he saw the tank commander lying wounded near the burning vehicle. Private Murray was a member of a bazooka team. Captain Rankin's actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. In spite of sniper fire, he guided medical aid men back to the tank. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 79 (August 2, 1945) Lieutenant Street, leading six men, withstood the attack of an estimated company of enemy infantry. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Brunk A. Goesman (36072263), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. Sergeant McFadyen was Platoon Sergeant of a platoon ordered to seize houses of an enemy-held town. Home of Record: St. Ellenville, New York, DIVEN, DANIEL C. His leadership, boldness and devotion to duty were largely responsible for the success of the offensive. The 50th Armored Division was a division of the Army National Guard from July 1946 until 1993.. History. He captured one prisoner and returned with valuable information on location and strength of enemy positions. The Division participated in Operation Cobra, the Normandy Breakout. He advanced under intense fire and accomplished evacuation of the two men. 88th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized). Citation: Unable to make radio contact, he moved his tank into direct enemy fire to support the trapped vehicle. Sergeant Beauprey insisted on accompanying his unit overseas, despite a back injury. Citation: The mission was completed under intense anti- aircraft fire which followed the plane over an area of several thousand yards. As his tank reached its objective, Sergeant (then Corporal) Mariani observed the tank to his rear hit and burst in to flames. Citation: Home of Record: Greene County, Ohio, OVERBY, PAUL IVAN Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Mike P. Cokinos (0-1185167), Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery A, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 26 January 1945. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 89 (August 14, 1945) Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 18 (April 2, 1945) Although dazed he continued to perform evacuation of the wounded in an exemplary manner. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 95 (September 7, 1945) Lieutenant Andrews, while serving as observer for an artillery unit, continued his mission under intense anti-aircraft fire. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 76 (July 27, 1945) He then assisted in knocking out a machine gun position, and with rifle fire, disabled an enemy staff car and caused casualties among its occupants. When the enemy attacked, he organized his men to defend their position and personally guarded the door, preventing the enemy from making a successful charge. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Kenneth V. Williams (16025149), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 741st Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in support of the 1st Infantry Division, at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. of Armored Divisions: the tank track, mobility and armor protection; the cannon, His gallantry and courageous action beyond the call of duty were an inspiration to all and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. When two Medical Aid Men were seriously wounded by anti-personnel mines, Corporal Jerackas immediately went to their aid. Home of Record: Malden, Massachusetts, BORKOWICZ, LEO M. Fired on again, he started registering fire on the enemy gun positions. Their mission was to determine the strength and disposition of enemy forces. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Ian M. MacLachlan (0-1010232), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany from 27 March 1945 to 14 April 1945. Home of Record: Ohio, HAMMERSCHMIDT, MARTIN M. Home of Record: Michigan, *MAIDMENT, ANTHONY H. 8th Armored division 9th Armored division 10th Armored division 11th Armored division 12th Armored division 13th Armored division 14th Armored division 16th Armored division 20th Armored division 13th Airborne division 17th Airborne division 82nd Airborne division 101st Airborne division … Home of Record: Bartholomew County, Kentucky, WOOD, DONALD S. Citation: The 8th Armored Division was activated on Apr 1, 1942, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, with “surplus” units of the recently reorganized 4th Armored Division and newly-organized units. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 76 (July 27, 1945) Using evasive tactics, Lieutenant Nadzam continued his mission. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 27 (May 6, 1945) 15, Hq. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 20 (April 22, 1945) During the attack on a very strongly-held enemy position in Berg, Germany, the company commander and the first platoon leader were wounded. Home of Record: Watertown, South Dakota, *PROKOP, NICHOLAS J. Home of Record: South Amboy, New Jersey, KEMP, LLOYD R. He moved a wounded officer to cover. Home of Record: Erie County, New York. Ordered to withdraw, he attempted to remove disabled vehicles. Climbing to the turret of the tank he administered morphine to three seriously wounded. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Sigmund Seltzer (32729017), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 11 April 1945. While driving the vehicle, he struck a mine, wounding the platoon leader and drawing immediate, intense artillery fire. Home of Record: Alabama, PLUMMER, JAMES H. Taking the offensive, the 83d reached the St. Lo-Periers Road, 25 July, and advanced 8 miles against strong opposition as the Normandy campaign ended. An attacking force of tanks was held up at a crossroad by intense enemy shelling. Home of Record: Missouri, STENGER, JOHN M., JR. His actions reflect the greatest credit on himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Steve J. Citation: A total of fifty prisoners were thus accounted for. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Earl F. Love (33536064), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 26 February 1945. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Jack H. Stype (33668260), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 80th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 26 February 1945. Home of Record: Loves Park, Illinois, NADZAM, JOHN B. Citation: Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 79 (August 2, 1945) His actions reflect credit on himself and the Armed Forces. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 73 (July 19, 1945) Home of Record: Lawrence, Massachusetts, KASTL, ORIEN A. He made innumerable trips along the entire length of the fire-swept beach. In mid-January the Division raced 350 miles across France to Pont-aMousson to help stem the German drive for Strasbourg, but, finding the enemy already halted, went into training. Sergeant Chambers assumed command of a platoon when the platoon leader was evacuated. Sergeant Healy left the safety of his own vehicle, hooked a tow cable on the disabled vehicle, and directed its removal to a place of safety. Several interesting topics are discussed in our Veterans Radio podcasts. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 3 (February 15, 1945) This morning, 3-8 CAV spent their morning in Korea conducting a tactical march with our KATUSA counterparts, not far from where our grandfathers came before sixty nine years ago. Later, while employed in the same manner, it was necessary for Sergeant Diven and the reconnaissance group to fight their way to the edge of a village and hold key terrain until infantry elements could be employed. He took the place of a bow gunner who had become a casualty a short time before. From 25 January to 27 January Technician Fifth Grade Shapiro evacuated wounded from the front lines in the vicinity of Schloss Berg, Germany. Citation: While so engaged he was fired upon and forced to take cover. In carrying out this mission he came under direct fire from artillery, mortars and small arms. Sergeant Blaker continued to lead the task force forward until he encountered heavy artillery fire on the other side of the town. The division played an important role during World War II in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily and the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands and the invasion of Germany. Home of Record: New Jersey, MOSBACHER, STEPHEN H. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He personally directed a combined tank and infantry attack under heavy mortar and artillery fire. Seeing one of the battalion tanks burning, he returned to the front and attempted to evacuate the members of the tank crew. Citation: Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 32 (May 11, 1945) 8th TANK BATTALION 47 pages Box 127 The series contains the monthly after action reports of the 8th Tank Battalion (4th Armored Division) between July 1944 and May 1945. His deed was further complicated by the exploding, stowed ammunition. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 12 (March 22, 1945) Continuing the advance, his force came under artillery and mortar fire. Private Smith voluntarily drove his one-quarter ton vehicle to within ten yards of advancing enemy to rescue a comrade pinned down by enemy fire. A half-track vehicle loaded with ammunition was struck by fire and ignited. As they were nearing a completion of their mission, Sergeant Mancuso saw that a nearby rifleman was wounded. After this position was taken he voluntarily went beyond the platoon's zone of action to wipe out snipers in nearby buildings. Home of Record: Amanda, Ohio, CAMPBELL, GEORGE A. The rescue was accomplished in the face of direct fire from artillery, mortars and small arms. Armored Division was on active duty as was the case with Army Division's number 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Dewey C. Thomas (34375828), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Bert L. Acker, Jr. (0-1175621), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Battery C, 398th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 29 March 1945. Sergeant Peters was wounded during the second day of action. Home of Record: Englewood, Colorado, DOUGHER, EDWARD F. While personally directing one operation he was painfully wounded by shrapnel. In carrying out his missions of mercy, Corporal Kurtz displayed gallantry that was beyond the call of duty. Without regard for anti-tank and rocket fire, he moved into position and destroyed the guns holding up the infantry. He was forced to fight his way through the town, and was under constant sniper fire. Home of Record: New York, ARTIS, CLYDE, JR. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Warren H. Baker (0-552803), Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 28 February 1945. Throughout the night he administered first aid to the wounded. While thus occupied Sergeant Malone was wounded. His personal courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Sergeant Zuccarella's actions reflect greatest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Upon exhausting his ammunition he opened fire with a rocket launcher and while using this weapon was wounded a third time. Private Wood was mounted on the lead vehicle of a reconnaissance patrol. When it was determined that two other men were missing, Sergeant Healy returned to the area. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Daniel C. Diven (33668219), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 April 1945. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 81 (August 4, 1945) Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert P. Williams (14024899), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, in Germany on 2 march 1945. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Carl Hinton (14095127), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. Home of Record: Van Nuys, California, HAYES, DONALD R. in the Armored Force symbolize integrity and esprit. Sergeant St. John and his squad were pinned down by small arms fire. Home of Record: Kansas, FOX, FRANK R. Citation: Citation: Lieutenant (then Technical Sergeant) Lowry was commanding the first platoon of his company. The entire action was carried out against intense fire in the face of an advancing enemy. Upon making contact with the trapped men, he found that they were disorganized and in great danger of annihilation. Home of Record: Iowa, WALKER, AUSTIN E. Home of Record: Massachusetts, PETERS, RICHARD W. The team encountered an enemy pillbox which was retarding the advance of their unit. Citation: When his company was surrounded and cut off, Private Hastigan volunteered to go on patrol through the enemy lines to contact and guide reinforcements. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 84 (August 8, 1945) Citation: While being evacuated himself, Lieutenant Higgins lost his life when the vehicle in which he was riding struck an enemy mine. It is an interlocked ornament, found in Nordic monuments, composed of three torques: red for Artillery; blue for Infantry; and yellow for Cavalry. Reaching a place of safety he turned the man over to medical aid men. He reconnoitered a bridge across a canal and gained necessary information which enabled another company to successfully cross. His gallantry and devotion to duty reflect the highest traditions of the Military Forces of the United States. His action resulted in preventing many casualties and resulted in the capture of fifty enemy infantry. Lieutenant Lane displayed outstanding leadership in organizing his company for the attack on an important enemy-held town. Alone, he evacuated the commanding officer and all enlisted men. Sergeant Williams landed his tank on an enemy-held beach. 20th ARMORED DIVISION - Order of Battle of the United States … He refused treatment until the town had been taken and defenses set up. UNIT AWARDS Section ... Detachment, Headquarters, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS TROOP, 3D SQUADRON, 1ST CAVALRY REGIMENT 11 March 2007 to 1 December 2007 ... 64th Armored Regiment 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment DIVISION CHRONICLE. Home of Record: Midland, Texas, *MOMANY, DONALD O. Home of Record: Greenfield, Ohio, *OSBORNE, JAMES J. Corporal Lamattina drove his half-track vehicle forward under light mortar and artillery fire. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert S. Hastigan (39723377), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany from 2 April to 7 April 1945. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces and reflect great credit on himself and the service. Later he was serving with another patrol which was ambushed. Home of Record: La Veta, Colorado, *GODWIN, PETER F. Citation: Captain Hermann with a portion of his company succeeded in obtaining this objective. Citation: 8th ID bumper codes for ADA during the Cold War were .... "8 1ADA59" and later .... "8 5ADA3" There was no "I" (to indicate Infantry Division) after the "8" because no other similar numbered division , i.e. Home of Record: Medford, Oregon, REIMER, CHARLES M. The patrol returned with valuable information. Working with his troops as a Medical Aid Man, Sergeant Spangler displayed exceptional bravery. Home of Record: Mankato, Minnesota, *STINSON, JOHN D. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles J. McLinden (33593317), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop C, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Private Overby's courage and extreme devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. His bravery and extreme devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the Military Service. Home of Record: Maple Heights, Ohio, MAZO, JOHN Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 18 (April 2, 1945) Citation: Citation: Citation: While infantry forces were pinned down by a heavy concentration of enemy fire, Sergeant Burns moved forward to clear a heavily mined road block. When the vehicle stalled he manned a machine gun on the rear deck of the tank while repairs were made. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 30 (May 9, 1945) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Martin M. Hammerschmidt (0-436584), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany during the period 22 January to 25 January 1945. He then noticed members of the crew were trapped in their burning tank. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 12 (March 22, 1945) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to William H. McClain (33668208), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland and Germany on 26 February 1945 and 28 March 1945. He moved across the open field, under intense small arms and artillery fire, and moved the wounded to the rear of his tank and out of danger. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 54 (June 25, 1945) Home of Record: Illinois, *RICH, FRANK Home of Record: Mountain view, Missouri, CASPERS, GEORGE H. Home of Record: New Jersey, *LANE, CECIL M. G.O. After receiving medical treatment he continued to carry on his duties. Home of Record: Pike County, Georgia, LEACH, CHARLES R. Learning there was another wounded man in the tank he returned a second time. His example of courage and devotion to duty reflects credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He dismounted under fire from the ammunition load and connected a towing cable to the disabled tank. Here is a resource that can help you find a recipient of a major award. He went forward through artillery, mortar and small arms fire to direct his men and lend his personal strength in the evacuation of litter cases. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 67 (July 13, 1945) During this action Sergeant Irwin was fatally wounded. Citation: This he accomplished despite heavy enemy fire. While preparing a position as security outpost, the squad of which Sergeant (then Private First Class) Buban was a member, was attacked by a heavy enemy force. Although wounded on two different occasions, he refused evacuation on both occasions in order to continue with the action. 4th Armored Division. Citation: His harassing fire forced the anti-tank gun crews into the open where they were destroyed by the tank which came up to aid the reconnaissance platoon.

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