Regiment

* Interesting Notes:

Captain Norman Drowns, Medical Service Corps, earned the Bronze Star with "V" device twice in Korea. He also earned the Silver Star

Captain Thomas D. Davis, Medical Corps, left the relative safety of his aid station and sped to the scene of an intense enemy artillery barrage. Noting the confused situation in the area, he assumed command, calmed the men, gave first aid, and started the evacuation of the wounded.

Private First Class Earl Frances Dufresne drove a 1/4 ton ambulance jeep behind enemy lines while under fire by an enemy tank to pick up wounded.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

DAHL, CLIFFORD A.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 March 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 Clifford A. Dahl, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 9 March 1951 in the vicinity of Chamakkari-ri, Korea. On that date he was a medical aid man attached to a rifle company which was subjected to fierce enemy attacks. Disregarding the intense mortar and small arms fire, Sergeant Dahl fearlessly exposed himself while attending to the needs of the wounded. When the attack had been repulsed, he administered first aid to the wounded prisoners who had been captured. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Dahl reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 148, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 15 June 1951
Home of Record: Minnesota

DAMERON, CHARLES W.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 (Letter “V” device authorized) for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Corporal (then Private First Class) Charles W. Dameron, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, for heroic achievement on 9 August 1950, near the Naktong River, Korea. Word was received at the Second Battalion Aid Station that a seriously wounded man was in the area of Company C. Although the Company position was under heavy small arms fire, Corporal Dameron volunteered to go forward and administer the needed blood plasma. Disregarding the intense fire, he mixed and administered the plasma and moved the wounded soldier to the Aid Station. By this act of heroism, corporal Dameron brought great credit to himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 118, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 4 September 1950
Home of Record: Stuarts Draft, Virginia

D’AMORE, ROBERT A.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 17 May 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 Private First Class Robert A. D’Amore, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 17 May 1951, in the vicinity of Kunmul-gol, Korea. The rifle company to which Private D’Amore was attached as an aid man was attacked by a numerically superior force. During the course of heavy fighting, Private D’Amore constantly exposed himself to the intense fire of the enemy as he cared for the wounded. He courageously disregarded his own safety and jeopardized his chances for survival as he moved the wounded to places of security. Although wounded himself, he unselfishly continued on his mission of mercy, submitting to treatment only after caring for the other wounded. The heroism displayed by Private D’Amore reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 216, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 June 1951
Home of Record: New York

DAVIS, THOMAS D.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 May 1953
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 Captain Thomas D. Davis, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of the Medical Detachment, 72d Tank Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 26 May 1953 in the vicinity of Sangp’o-ri, North Korea. On that date, Company “B” was subjected to an intense enemy artillery barrage which wounded nineteen men. When notified, at the aid station, of the enemy action, Captain Davis sped to the scene, along roads in view of the enemy and under a heavy enemy artillery barrage. Noting the confused situation in the area, he assumed command, calmed the men, gave first aid and started the evacuation of the wounded. With complete disregard for personal safety, he crossed the open terrain, subjected to enemy fire, numerous times to direct the litter teams and give immediate care and attention to the casualties. By his accurate and immediate diagnosis of the wounded men, he greatly facilitated their treatment and evacuation. The heroism in action displayed by Captain Davis reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 305, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 August 1953
Home of Record: Louisiana

DEBOLT, DELBERT J.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 July 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 Delbert J. Debolt, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 18 July 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date, Private Delbert was attached to an Infantry company whose mission was to hold a vital position on Hill 266, commonly known as “OLD BALDY”. When the enemy unleashed a tremendous volume of artillery and mortar fire numerous casualties were inflicted upon the friendly unit. With complete disregard for personal safety, Private Debolt moved to the side of his wounded comrades lying helplessly exposed in the fire swept area. He treated the men as much as possible and carried one man who was unable to move to a tank which was evacuating the wounded. The heroic actions of Private Debolt undoubtedly saved the life of at least one man and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 359, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 October 1952
Home of Record: West Virginia

DEFELIPPI, LOUIS
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 July 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 (Letter “V” device authorized) 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 Louis Defelippi, Medical Department, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, for heroic achievement on 12 July 1950 near Chochiwon, Korea. During the time the 21st Infantry Regiment was in a defensive position near Chochiwon, Private Defelippi was serving as an aid man of a litter jeep. In this action, the unit suffered heavy casualties from enemy artillery fire. Private Defelippi with disregard for his own safety and under heavy enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire went into the front lines and evacuated several of the wounded in his litter jeep. His courage and devotion to duty resulted in the saving of several lives and when the unit had to withdraw later, all the wounded in his area were evacuated. This act of heroic achievement on the part of Private Defelippi reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 114, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 31 August 1950
Home of Record: Connecticut

DINSMORE, DONALD A.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 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 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 Donald A. Dinsmore, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company “A”), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 13 August 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date Sergeant Dinsmore was serving as a medical aidman in a volunteer patrol whose mission was to reconnoiter Hill 190 and vicinity. As the patrol advanced into enemy territory, they were suddenly subjected to heavy enemy machine gun and small arms fire, which wounded one man. So intense was the fire, that the patrol was compelled to withdraw. Completely disregarding personal safety, Sergeant Dinsmore picked up his wounded comrade and carried him through the hostile fire to a position of safety. Here Sergeant Dinsmore left the stricken man and secured a litter team. Once again Sergeant Dinsmore displayed outstanding heroism as he returned to the wounded man and successfully directed his evacuation. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Dinsmore reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 338, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 25 September 1952
Home of Record: Indiana

DOROW, HERMAN W. JR.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 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 Herman W. Dorow Jr., Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Somin-dong, Korea. On the night of that date the defensive positions of the heavy mortar company to which he was attached as medical aid man were under attack by a numerically superior enemy force. Several casualties were inflicted on the members of one of the company’s outposts and Corporal Dorow voluntarily advanced through the intense enemy fire to administer first aid and assist in evacuating the wounded. During the attack he constantly exposed himself to the heavy enemy fire and was directly responsible for saving many lives. The heroism displayed by Corporal Dorow on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 13, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 18 January 1951
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

DORRION, NEIL
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 18 September 1950
Citation Needed:
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 Sergeant Neil Dorrion, (then Corporal), 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 18 September 1950 near Waegwan, Korea. During an attack on a well-fortified enemy hill, Sergeant Dorrion was attached as aid man to Company K, 5th Infantry Regiment, which throughout the attack suffered many casualties inflicted by heavy enemy tank, mortar and small arms fire. Disregarding his own safety, Sergeant Dorrion, during a period of over thirty six consecutive hours, moved among the men to render emergency medical treatment, assist in the evacuation …. (The rest of the citation was missing from the copy of the general order we received.)
General Orders: General Order 186, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record: Unknown

DRAINE, CARMON L.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 July 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 the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Sergeant Carmon L. Draine, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroism in action on 18 July 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date Sergeant Draine was assigned as medical aidman attached to an infantry company that was engaged in an attack on a heavily fortified enemy held hill. During the raging attack many casualties were inflicted on the friendly forces. Sergeant Draine, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved from man to man, rendering first aid to the wounded and preparing them for evacuation while still under heavy enemy fire. His selfless devotion to comrades and duty was an inspiration to all who observed him and was directly responsible for saving many lives. The heroism in action displayed by Sergeant Draine on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 336, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 25 September 1952
Home of Record: Michigan

DROWNS, NORMAN (First Award)
Captain, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 and 26 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 “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 Captain Norman Drowns, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 25 November 1950 and 26 November 1950 in the vicinity of Somin-dong, Korea. During that period, while the collecting station and company area were under direct attack by the enemy, Captain Drowns calmly directed, supervised and assisted in the safe withdrawal of all medical personnel and equipment, and the evacuation of approximately 40 patents. His inspiring leadership and display of courage in the face of a numerically superior enemy force were extremely beneficial to the morale of his men, and he was responsible for saving many lives and much valuable equipment. The heroic conduct of Captain Drowns on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 47, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 22 February 1951
Home of Record: Missouri

DROWNS, NORMAN S. (Second Award)
Captain, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 May 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 Captain Norman S. Drowns, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Kinmol-gol, Korea. Captain Drowns voluntarily led a convoy of litter jeeps into an area that had been overrun by the enemy and at the time was under direct enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. Upon entering the area Captain Drowns, under intense enemy fire, calmly went from bunker to bunker searching out the wounded, applying first aid and supervising the evacuation of the wounded. Not until a complete search of the area had been made, and after the last of the small task force had withdrawn, did Captain Drowns leave the area, and then only upon insistence from other members of the group. Captain Drown’s heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 217, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 June 1951
Home of Record: Missouri

DUBE, OMER A.
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 July 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 (Letter “V” device authorized) 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 Omer A. Dube, Medical Department, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, for heroic achievement on 12 July 1950 near Chochiwon, Korea. The 21st Infantry Regiment was under continuous attacks by the enemy forces, and had suffered numerous casualties. Private Dube, serving as a driver of a litter jeep, with total disregard for the possibility of being cut off from his own unit, stayed to evacuate wounded comrades from this area. Time after time, he was responsible for the saving of many lives. These actions were undertaken at great personal risk and exemplified the highest traditions of the Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 113, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, 30 August 1950
Home of Record: Lowell, Massachusetts

DUFRESNE, EARL FRANCES JR.
Private First Class, Medical Corps, United States Army
Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry)
Date of Action: 20 July 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 enemy of the United States is awarded to Private First Class Earl Frances Dufresne Junior, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 8th Cavalry Regiment (Infantry), 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry) displayed heroism in action near Yongdong, Korea, on 20 July 1950. The enemy was attempting to capture the city of Yongdong, Korea and considerable outnumbered friendly forces. While the Regiment’s mission was the defense of Yongdong, Korea, the Medical Company was engaged in the care and evacuation of the wounded. Private First Class Dufresne accompanied by one companion drove a ¼ ton ambulance jeep behind enemy lines while under fire by an enemy tank to pick up wounded. Private First Class Dufresne by his heroic action evacuated the wounded thereby saving many American lives. Private First Class Dufresne’s actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 64, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), 20 August 1950
Home of Record: Connecticut

DUNCAN, JOE L.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 July 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 the letter “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States is awarded to Corporal Joe L. Duncan, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company “E”), 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroism in action on 18 July 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, Korea. On that date Corporal Duncan was serving as medical aidman in a rifle company which had the mission of holding Hill 266, commonly known as “OLD BALDY”. The friendly forces were subjected to heavy concentrations of enemy artillery and mortar fire. During the course of the ensuing conflict, heavy casualties resulted and many wounded lay in exposed positions. Corporal Duncan, with complete disregard for personal safety and thinking only of his wounded comrades, left his position of comparative safety, crossed back and forth over the fire swept terrain, tending, caring for and seeing to the evacuation of the wounded. He continued in his extremely hazardous duties until exhausted and ordered to rest. Corporal Duncan’s heroic actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 332, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 24 September 1952
Home of Record: Texas