Regiment

* Interesting Notes:

Sergeant William L. Arnold earned the Bronze Star three times in Korea

Sergeant Philip J. Arena earned the Bronze Star twice while in Korea

First Lieutenant Joseph T. Abrams also earned the Silver Star while in Korea

* Denotes Posthumous Award

ABRAMS, JOSEPH T.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to First Lieutenant Joseph T. Abrams, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 5 September 1950 in the vicinity of Changnyong, Korea. During an action in which friendly forces suffered many casualties, Lieutenant Abrams left his aid station and went forward to the front line units to supervise the evacuation of the wounded. While waiting for litters, he went from man to man, administering emergency first aid, while completely disregarding the enemy fire which fell in his vicinity. While treating his patients, he was wounded my mortar fragments but continued to treat the wounded until all were evacuated. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Abrams reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 94, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 3 May 1951
Home of Record: Tennessee

ALAMO, MIGUEL
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 August 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant Miguel Alamo, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company K), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 28 August 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-Lyong, Korea. On this date, during an assault upon heavily fortified enemy positions, the unit met heavy enemy resistance of mortar, grenade and small arms fire, which inflicted heavy casualties upon friendly troops. Throughout the assault, Sergeant Alamo, a medical aid man, calmly and efficiently administered medical aid to his wounded comrades. Despite the intense hostile fire, he remained in an exposed position while performing his duties. Sergeant Alamo’s courage and devotion to duty were instrumental in saving the lives of many of his wounded comrades. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Alamo on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 672, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 3 November 1951
Home of Record: New York

ARENA, PHILIP J. (First Award)
Sergeant Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: Unknown
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant Philip J. Arena, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in Korea. His services were a major factor in saving many of his comrades’ lives. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Arena reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, unknown
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

ARENA, PHILIP J. (Second Award)
Sergeant Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 and 14 August 1952
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak-Leaf Cluster) with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant Philip J. Arena, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 13 and 14 August 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. At that time, Sergeant Arena was Assistant Platoon Sergeant of the 1st Battalion Medical Platoon. Friendly forces were returning from an attack with their wounded, and great difficulty was experience in collecting and treating the many injured. Sergeant Arena, with utter disregard of the danger involved, left his place of comparative safety and provided such excellent first aid that the wounded were extreamely well cared for. He worked tirelessly and efficiently for many long hours while under heavy enemy artillery and mortar fire, despite the severe pain from a sprained ankle incurred while aiding and evacuating the wounded. His services were a major factor in saving many of his comrades’ lives. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Arena reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 328, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 23 September 1952
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

ARNOLD, JOE
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 April 1952
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Private First Class Joe Arnold, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 13 April 1952 in the vicinity of Sangdong-ni, Korea. On that date, Private Arnold, a medical aid man, was attached to an Infantry company whose mission was to hold an outpost position well in front of the main line of resistance. The enemy launched a terrific barrage of artillery and mortar fire, inflicting numerous casualties upon the friendly forces. Private Arnold, upon hearing a cry for “Medic”, with complete disregard for personal safety and undaunted by the risk involved, ran to the place where his stricken comrade lay. Although harassed by the devastating bombardment, he calmly administered first aid to the wounded man, then with the help of another man he lifted his wounded comrade and carried him back through the shelling to a place of comparative safety. Upon receiving another call for an aid man, although virtually exhausted, he again dashed across the fire swept area to aid the wounded man and returned him to safety. The heroism in action displayed by Private Arnold reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 359, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 October 1952
Home of Record: Michigan

ARNOLD, WILLIAM L. (First Award)
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Corporal William L Arnold, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 3 June 1951, in the vicinity of Wantong, Korea. On that date he was an aidman attached to a rifle platoon which was attacking well entrenched enemy positions. During the attack many casualties were suffered and Corporal Arnold, with complete disregard for his personal safety, came to the aid of the wounded, summoned litter bearers and supervised the evacuation of the wounded. His devotion to duty and courage to remain in exposed positions while giving aid to his wounded comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 211, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 22 June 1951
Home of Record: Missouri

ARNOLD, WILLIAM L. (Second Award)
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 June 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Corporal William L Arnold, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 2 June 1951, in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date he was an aidman with a rifle company. Corporal Arnold was with the lead platoon of the attacking company and was advancing up a hill under intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire. The platoon was ordered to withdraw and Corporal Arnold volunteered to stay behind with the wounded. After treating the wounded he made his way down the hill, organized litter bearers, led them up the fire swept hill and evacuated all the wounded. Corporal Arnold’s heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 256, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 3 July 1951
Home of Record: Arkansas

ARNOLD, WILLIAM L. (Third Award)
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 August 1951
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Sergeant William L Arnold, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, (attached to Company I), 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 28 August 1951, in the vicinity of Kullyong-kogae, Korea. On that date Company I was forced to withdraw to more tenable positions after a fierce combat with an overwhelming enemy force. After treating and evacuation the wounded, Sergeant Arnold, a medical aidman, learned that the forward observer’s and the company’s SCR 300 radios were left behind. Realizing how vital the radios were, he voluntarily returned several hundred yards through intense hostile grenade and small arms fire to recover the equipment. Due to his recover of the radios, his unit was able to counterattack and regain its position. During the encounter Sergeant Arnold was painfully wounded but refused to be evacuated until his comrades were first treated and evacuated. The heroism in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Arnold on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 721, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 15 November 1951
Home of Record: Arkansas

*ASPINWALL, PHILLIP J.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 2 August 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded posthumously to Private First Class Phillip J. Aspinwall, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 2 August 1950 near Kumchon, Korea. When the enemy attacked in overwhelming numbers and inflicted heavy casualties, the forward medical aid station accompanied the general withdrawal. Private Aspinwall realized that many of the wounded would fall into enemy hands unless a quick evacuation could be made. Serving as a member of a litter team, he voluntarily went forward under intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire time and again to assist in removing the wounded to safety. Only through his courageous efforts could these casualties have reached safety. Private Aspinwall’s heroism and selfless conduct reflected great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order 153, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, November 1950
Home of Record: Unknown

AUGUSTON, JOHN L.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, attached to the 2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 November 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Corporal John L. Auguston, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, attached to 2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. On that date the enemy had command of high ground commanding a narrow pass through which his unit had to pass. Due to enemy fire, vehicles were disabled, making the road impassable for the rest of the column to move on. There was a constant stream of small arms fire by the enemy and Corporal Auguston, grasping the immediate need for action, started to clear the road by moving three jeeps to the side of the road. In the meantime, other men had jumped to his assistance, so Corporal Auguston went to the aid of wounded men. He personally treated six men and saw to their evacuation, all the while leaving himself exposed to heavy enemy mortar and machine gun fire. The heroism displayed by Corporal Auguston on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 118, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 31 December 1950
Home of Record: Michigan

AUSTIN, ALBERT S.
Master Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 27 September 1950
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Master Sergeant Albert S. Austin, (then Sergeant First Class), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 27 September 1950 near Hambung-ni, Korea. While driving north, the leading elements of a friendly task force was ambushed by an enemy force supported by ten tanks. When several casualties were caused by the fierce fighting which ensued, Sergeant Austin, voluntarily and with complete disregard for his own safety, left the safety of his battalion aid station and moved forward to the heart of the battle to organize litter squads and personally direct the evacuation of the wounded. Moving about in the intensity of the fighting, he rendered efficient and prompt medical attention to the wounded, personally carrying two of them to safety. His extreme courage and selfless actions under enemy fire was directly responsible for saving the lives of two men and materially assisted in saving the lives of many more. His heroic action reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order 178, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record: Louisiana