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Bronze Star with "V" Device > Korea

* Interesting Notes:

Sergeant Leonard F. Johnson is also the recipient of the Silver Star in Korea.

Sergeant Stanley G. Jones is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Captain John W. Jermyn was a Medical Corps officer.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

INGLE, DONALD H.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 12 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 to Corporal Donald H. Ingle, 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 12 August 1950 near Chin-Ju, Korea. Our forces were engaged in fighting with the enemy and casualties were heavy from intense enemy artillery fire. Many of the wounded needed immediate evacuation for medical attention which was an extremely dangerous task due to the heavy enemy fire. Corporal Ingle, with total disregard for personal safety, voluntarily assisted in moving the wounded men on litters to one quarter ton vehicles waiting to carry them to medical stations. Although moving under intense enemy fire, Corporal Ingle continued evacuating the wounded for approximately four hours. His courageous actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order 109, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: Texas

JAMES, R. D. JR.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 September to 11 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 Corporal R. D. James Jr., Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 7 September to 11 September 1950 in the vicinity of Mosan-Ni, Korea, when he was an assistant driver of a litter jeep, assigned to duty with a Battalion Aid Station. At this time the enemy was launching an all-out offensive along the Naktong River and the casualty rate was extremely high. Disregarding the heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire, corporal James repeatedly risked his life as he assisted the jeep driver in evacuating the wounded from positions forward of the front lines. On many occasions, his actions were of a purely voluntary nature and were far beyond those expected in the course of normal duty. By his heroic performance during this critical period, Corporal James fully upheld the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 83, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 30 October 1950
Home of Record: North Carolina

JERMYN, JOHN W.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 and 9 October 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 Captain John W. Jermyn, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 8 and 9 October 1951 in the vicinity of Kongdong, Korea. On those dates, the 3d Battalion, to which Captain Jermyn was attached as Battalion Surgeon, was in the attack against enemy held positions and sustained numerous casualties during the operation. With complete disregard for his own safety, he performed his duties caring for the wounded. While intense enemy artillery and mortar fire were falling in the area of the aid station, he moved from one man to another rendering aid to the injured. During the evacuation of the wounded, Captain Jermyn was found moving along the route in order that he could administer immediate first aid when needed. His courageous acts were an inspiration to the front line troops, and also gave much encouragement to the injured men under his care. The heroism in action and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 157, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 18 March 1952
Home of Record: Massachusetts

JOHNSON, JOHNIE L.
Private First Class, 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 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 Johnie L. Johnson, 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 day he was attached to a rifle company attacking enemy forces on Hill 568. Several casualties resulted from the intense enemy fire. Private Johnson, disregarding personal safety, fearlessly exposed himself to the intense enemy fire to treat and evacuate the wounded. While treating a wounded comrade, Private Johnson was painfully wounded by the hostile fire. Disregarding his own wound, he repeatedly exposed himself to treat and evacuate other wounded men. Only when all his wounded comrades had been evacuated did Private Johnson allow his own wound to be treated. Private Johnson’s high devotion to duty and his comrades, courage and coolness under fire were inspiring to all who witnessed his actions and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 289, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 12 July 1951
Home of Record: Unknown

JOHNSON, LEONARD F.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2d Infantry Division Artillery, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1 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 Sergeant Leonard F. Johnson, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2d Infantry Division Artillery, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 1 September 1950 at Yonsan, Korea. Sergeant Johnson was in charge of the 503d Field Artillery Battalion medical aid station when ambulatory wounded from the infantry stopped for first aid. Working alone, he dressed wounds and prepared injured and wounded for evacuation. Though the enemy was advancing rapidly and was subjecting the aid station to small arms and mortar fire, Sergeant Johnson continued to administer first aid until the last wounded man was cared for. The heroic conduct and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Johnson reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 130, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 2 June 1951
Home of Record: Mississippi

JOHNSON, STEPHEN C.
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
2d Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 October 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 Stephen C. Johnson, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of 2d Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 8 October 1951 in the vicinity of Satae-ri, Korea. On this date the platoon to which Sergeant Johnson was attached as an aidman was a part of a task force with the mission of clearing the routes of advance. When a squad of the platoon advanced into enemy territory to destroy a bridge, Sergeant Johnson voluntarily accompanied the unit. While the blasting and the filling of craters was being accomplished, he continually exposed himself so as to stay with the men to render aid whenever necessary. His bravery and selflessness were an outstanding contribution to the morale of the unit. The heroism and devotion to comrades displayed by Sergeant Johnson reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 874, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 26 December 1951
Home of Record: New York

JOHNSTON, PAUL E.
Private, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 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 Private Paul E. Johnston, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 14 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. On that date he was a medical aid man attached to the mortar section of a rifle company whose defensive positions were under heavy attack by the enemy. When three men were wounded during a heavy enemy mortar barrage, he immediately administered first aid to the wounded. That evening the enemy infiltrated close enough to subject the mortar section to small arms fire. During this action another man was severely wounded, and again Private Johnston left his position of relative safety and administered first aid in a most exposed position. His expert treatment of the wounded during this action, although administered under the most adverse conditions, undoubtedly saved at least one life, since the situation was so critical that none of the wounded could be evacuated until the following morning. The heroism displayed by Private Johnston on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 7, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 8 January 1951
Home of Record: Ohio

JONES, DAVE J.
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 Sergeant Dave J. Jones, (then Corporal), 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. As elements of his regiment were moving forward as part of a motorized tank force they were suddenly intercepted by a force of 10 enemy tanks. During the initial phases of the battle several men were wounded and remained in uncovered positions, exposed to the withering fire from the enemy tanks. Realizing that immediate evacuation was imperative if the wounded were to live, Sergeant Jones, with complete disregard for his own personal safety, voluntarily moved forward to effect the evacuation. Disregarding the hail of enemy fire that fell around him, Sergeant Jones, repeatedly carried the wounded from their vulnerable position to the rear where he could administer emergency medical treatment. His outstanding courage and performance of an outstanding service was undoubtedly responsible for the lives of many of his comrades. Sergeant Jones heroic actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 164, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, November 1950
Home of Record: Utah

JONES, EDWARD
Master Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 February 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 Master Sergeant Edward Jones, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 27 February 1951 in the vicinity of Sanggori, Korea. In the early morning hours of that date the battalion to which he was attached as an aid chief was subjected to a surprise attack by a large enemy force. The battalion aid station soon overflowed with the wounded, and Sergeant Jones worked ceaselessly in his efforts to render them prompt and efficient treatment. When the aid station was suddenly subjected to intense small arms fire, he ignored this fire and continued to administer to the wounded. His calm manner and complete disregard for personal safety were a source of great inspiration to the wounded men. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Jones reflects great credit up0on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 104, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 11 May 1951
Home of Record: Texas

JONES, STANLEY G. (First Award)
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: Unknown
Synopsis: 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 Stanley G. Jones, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in Korea. Sergeant Jones’ devotion to duty and to his comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order Unknown, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, date unknown
Home of Record: Oregon

JONES, STANLEY G. (Second Award)
Sergeant, 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 Sergeant Stanley G. Jones, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of 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 attached as aidman to a rifle company attacking enemy positions on Hill 568. Several casualties resulted from the intense hostile fire. While treating these casualties Sergeant Jones was wounded. Despite his painful wound, he refused to be evacuated but continued treating other wounded. Only when all the wounded had been cared for did he allow himself to be evacuated for medical treatment. Sergeant Jones’ devotion to duty and to his comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 326, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 21 July 1951
Home of Record: Oregon

JUDD, CLARK A.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 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 Private First Class Clark A. Judd, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 2d Engineer Combat Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 2 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. On this date the platoon to which he was attached as medical aid man was subjected to a fierce attack by the enemy. In order to aid the wounded members of the platoon he constantly exposed himself to intense mortar, automatic weapons, small arms and grenade fire. Throughout the engagement he displayed a complete indifference for his personal safety as he moved through the fire-swept terrain, administering first aid to the wounded. His heroic behavior in the face of the fierce hostile fire was an inspiration to his comrades and was instrumental in saving many lives and contributing materially to the success of the platoon’s mission. The heroism displayed by Private Judd reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 105, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 16 December 1950
Home of Record: New York