Regiment

* Interesting Notes:

Private First Class John Kamperschruer is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Sergeant Michael Kovacich was wounded in the leg and unable to move. He refused to be evacuated and directed that the wounded be brought to him for treatment during the 4 hour battle.

First Lieutenant Ralph E. Kearns, Medical Service Corps, led his aid station in repeated to the front lines to evacuate wounded directly from their foxholes over difficult terrain and in darkness

Not even an enemy mortar shell could keep Sergeant William Kriegsman from his mission of treating the wounded. The shell landed so close it shattered his aid kit.

First Lieutenant Robert Charles Kealey, Medical Corps, went from position to position to render aid and assisted in their evacuation

*Denotes Posthumous Award

KALINOWSKI, HENRY
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
2d Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 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 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 Henry Kalinowski, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of 2d Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 28 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kung-Dong, Korea. His mission on this date was to render medical assistance to members of Battery “D”, 82d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self-Propelled) during operations against the enemy. He was with an Antiaircraft Automatic Weapons Section when he left the comparative safety of an M-16 to aid wounded men along the road. In one instance it was necessary for him to expose himself to heavy small arms and mortar fire to assist a wounded comrade while in full view of the enemy. Without regard for his own safety he negotiated this open area and successfully evacuated the wounded man to a place of cover. This action undoubtedly saved the wounded man’s life. His intrepidity in the face of a deadly hail of observed enemy fire served as an inspiration to the troops that he was assisting and aided materially to the successful accomplishment of their mission. The actions of Private Kalinowski, on this date reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 171, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 16 June 1951
Home of Record: New York

KAMPERSCHRUER, JOHN R. (First Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1950
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 Private First Class John R. Kamperschruer, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in 1950 in Korea. His heroism under enemy fire reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 1951
Home of Record: Wisconsin

KAMPERSCHRUER, JOHN R. (Second Award)
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 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 First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to 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 John R. Kamperschruer, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 September 1950 near Changnyong, Korea. On the afternoon of that date he was a medical aid man attached to a rifle company. While assaulting enemy positions, the enemy subjected one squad to especially heavy sniper fire. Two members of the squad fell seriously wounded and were lying exposed to the continuing hostile fire. Private Kamperschruer, displaying complete indifference for his personal safety, dashed fearlessly forward into the fire swept terrain. Arriving at the side of the wounded men, he administered medical aid to them, in spite of the intense enemy fire. He remained with one of the wounded soldiers until he was given a direct order to withdraw. His heroism under enemy fire reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
General Orders: General Order number 43, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 18 February 1951
Home of Record: Wisconsin

KATS, HAROLD J.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 24 January 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 Corporal Harold J. Kats, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 24 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. Corporal Kats was a medical aidman with an armored combat patrol. While the patrol was in progress, Corporal Kats noticed an injured man lying in the road. Although a deadly hail of enemy fire swept the road, he left his position and, with the help of a South Korea soldier, placed the man on a stretcher and carried him to safety. The outstanding courage of Corporal Kats reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 128, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 1 June 1951
Home of Record: Nebraska

KAY, CLARENCE D.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 31 August 1950 to 6 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 Corporal Clarence D. Kay, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 31 August 1950 to 6 September 1950 near Mosan-ni, Korea. During that period he was attached to a battalion aid station as an assistant litter jeep driver. On many occasions he relieved other drivers and drove through heavy enemy machine gun and mortar fire in order to evacuate wounded from front line positions. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he un-hesitantly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to administer first aid and assist in evacuating casualties to the aid station. The heroism and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Kay reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 35, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 9 February 1951
Home of Record: South Carolina

KE, NICHOLAS K.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 January 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 Corporal Nicholas K. Ke, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Headquarters Company, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 6 January 1951 near Wonju, Korea. On the morning of that date he was a driver in a convoy which was returning from a night mission. Due to the darkness, the convoy failed to turn at the proper place and proceeded into an area which was under attack by the enemy. The convoy was subjected to heavy enemy fire and the personnel were ordered to abandon the vehicles and proceed on foot. After the attack had passed through the area, Corporal Ke slipped past the enemy who had been left behind and drove one of the trucks back to a friendly unit. He then returned to the abandoned vehicles with two other men and succeeded in moving the remaining nine serviceable trucks to safety. The heroism displayed by Corporal Ke reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 114, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 21 May 1951
Home of Record: Territory of Hawaii

KEALEY, ROBERT CHARLES
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, United States Army
Medical Detachment, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry)
Date of Action: 27 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 First Lieutenant Robert Charles Kealey, Medical Corps, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), distinguished himself by heroic achievement against the enemy near Kwanop-Yong-I, Korea, on 27 July 1950. The 77th Field Artillery Battalion was receiving a heavy enemy counter battery fire which wounded a number of the men. Lieutenant Kealey, with complete disregard for his own safety and thinking only of saving the wounded, went from position to position administering first aid and assisting in their evacuation. Due to Lieutenant Kealey’s individual bravery and prompt treatment of the wounded, their chances for recovery were considerably increased. Lieutenant Kealey’s actions on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 72, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Infantry), 26 August 1950
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

KEARNS, RALPH E.
First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 - 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 First Lieutenant Ralph E. Kearns, Medical Service Corps, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 and 17 May 1951, in the vicinity of Saoranc-chi, Korea. Lieutenant Kearns was in command of a forward aid station which was supporting a rifle battalion under heavy enemy attack. Because of the difficult terrain and due to darkness, the evacuation of wounded was seriously hampered and rendered extremely dangerous. Lieutenant Kearns, with total disregard for his safety, led his medical personnel on repeated trips to the front line positions, often going alone, and evacuated wounded directly from their foxholes, removed them to defiladed areas, treated and evacuated them to the rear, carrying these operations out in the face of the heavy fire and without individual protection. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Kearns 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: Nebraska

KERKLIN, JAMES H.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 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 James H. Kerklin, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 16 September 1950 near Changnyong, Korea. During the attack to the Naktong River, Corporal Kerklin was attached to a rifle company as medical aid man. During this attack he repeatedly exposed himself by treating wounded men under the most dangerous conditions. On several occasions, Corporal Kerklin, with complete indifference for his personal safety, exposed himself to the intense enemy mortar, artillery and small arms fire, to carry wounded men to safety. By his courageous and outstanding performance of duty, Corporal Kerklin inspired the other members of his unit and was responsible for the saving of many lives. His heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 6, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 7 January 1951
Home of Record: Florida

KETCHAM, HARVEY F. (First Award)
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 22 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 Corporal Harvey F. Ketcham, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 22 September 1950 in the vicinity of Hyopchon, Korea. On that date his company was attacking enemy held high ground. Under intense hostile small arms and machine gun fire, Corporal Ketcham, with complete disregard for his own safety, administered first aid to the wounded men. Time after time he rushed into the open to aid the wounded. His courageous action undoubtedly was instrumental in saving the lives of many men. His heroic action was an inspiration to all who witnessed it and reflects greatly upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 24, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 28 January 1951
Home of Record: Ohio

KETCHAM, HARVEY F. (Second Award)
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 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 (First Bronze 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 Harvey F. Ketcham, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 6 February 1951, near Chipyong-ni, Korea. On that date he was a medical aid man for an infantry platoon which had the mission of locating a reported enemy command post. As the platoon approached Hill 506, near Chipyong-ni, it was suddenly subjected to heavy enemy mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms fire which wounded seven of its members. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Ketcham dashed forward to the wounded, evacuated them to safety, and administered first aid. After the platoon received supporting mortar fire, it charged the enemy’s positions on the hill. In the ensuing fight, three more members of the platoon were wounded, and again he voluntarily administered first aid to the wounded, in spite of the intense enemy fire. His courageous actions under fire and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all who observed him and were responsible for saving several lives. The heroic conduct of Corporal Ketcham on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 190, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 18 June 1951
Home of Record: Ohio

KIDWELL, ERCEL C.
Private, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 15 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 Private Ercel C. Kidwell, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 15 March 1951 near Todok, Korea. The rifle company to which he was attached as a medical aid man had the mission to attack and seize a high ridge. The company was engaged in a heavy firefight at close range when approximately 30 yards from the enemy a member of the company fell wounded. Private Kidwell immediately dashed from his well-protected position some 200 yards to the rear and with utter disregard for his personal safety ran through the intense enemy fire to administer first aid to the wounded soldier and to help him to safety. By his quick and fearless action Private Kidwell saved his wounded comrade from possible death. The heroism displayed by Private Kidwell reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 110, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 17 May 1951
Home of Record: Illinois

KINLEN, JOHN F.
Private First Class, Army Medical Service, 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 Private First Class John F. Kinlen, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement on 5 September 1950 near Mosan-ni, Korea. On the night of that date he was a litter jeep driver in a battalion medical section. At this time the battalion’s line of defense was under heavy attack by a numerically superior enemy force. Private Kinlen made numerous trips through intense enemy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire, with complete disregard for his own safety, to direct litter squads in the evacuation of the wounded. His courage under fire was an inspiration to the men around him, and he undoubtedly was responsible for saving many lives. The heroism and devotion to his wounded comrades displayed by Private Kinlen o this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 16, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 21 January 1951
Home of Record: New York

KINNEY, JOHN LEROY
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 John Leroy Kinney, 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 Kinney 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 Kinney by his heroic action evacuated the wounded thereby saving many American lives. Private First Class Kinney’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

KINSON, JOE A.
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 to Private First Class Joe A. Kinson, 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 Kinson realized that many of the wounded would fall into enemy hands unless a quick evacuation could be made. Serving as a litter jeep driver, he voluntarily and repeatedly went forward under intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire to assist in removing the wounded to safety. Only through his courageous efforts could these casualties have reached safety. Private Kinson’s heroism and selfless conduct reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order 155, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 15 November 1950
Home of Record: Texas

KNIGHT, THOMAS F.
Corporal, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division
Date of Action: 31 August to 6 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 Corporal Thomas F. Knight, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement from 31 August 1950 to 6 September 1950 in the vicinity of Mysan-ni, Korea. During the action along the Naktong River he was assigned as assistant litter jeep driver with a battalion aid station. Throughout the period it was necessary to remove wounded from the front lines under extremely heavy enemy fire and, on numerous occasions, Corporal Knight made the trip to the front lines under concentrated artillery and mortar fire. Despite the great risk involved, and with disregard for his personal safety, he rendered first aid to the wounded at the front and evacuated them to safety. The heroic devotion to duty displayed by him during this period were an inspiration to all members of his unit and were responsible for saving several lives. The heroism displayed on this occasion by Corporal Knight reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 15, Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, 20 January 1951
Home of Record: Massachusetts

KOVACICH, MICHAEL
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 5 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 Sergeant Michael Kovacich, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 5 November 1950 near Pakehen, Korea. During an attack by an overwhelming enemy force against his battery, Sergeant Kovacich was severely wounded in the leg, making it impossible for him to move. In spite of the seriousness of his wound and the intensity of the enemy artillery, automatic weapons and small arms fire in the area, he refused to be evacuated. Remaining in the position where he had fallen, Sergeant Kovacich directed that the wounded be brought to him, where he administered first aid and directed evacuation of the wounded throughout the four hour battle. By his selfless courage and unfailing devotion to duty, Sergeant Kovacich contributed materially to saving the lives of many wounded men. His heroism reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order 186, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 1950
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

KRIEGSMAN, WILLIAM
Sergeant, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, Company D, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division
Date of Action: 31 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 armed enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Sergeant William Kriegsman, (then Private First Class), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Detachment, Company D, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 31 July 1950 near Chirye, Korea. Sergeant Kriegsman’s unit was withdrawing under intense enemy mortar, automatic weapons and small arms fire to a new position when he noticed several wounded men. With complete disregard for personal safety, Sergeant Kriegsman immediately started to administer medical aid. An enemy mortar shell exploded next to Sergeant Kriegsman and shattered his medical kit. He salvaged what he could from the remains of the kit and continued his treatment of the wounded while still under heavy enemy fire. His courageous action contributed to saving the lives of the wounded and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 110, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: New York

KROUSE, HAROLD
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 Sergeant Harold Krouse, (then Corporal), Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of the Medical Company, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, for heroism in action against the enemy on 12 August 1950 near Chin-Ju, Korea. During the course of a heavy enemy attack on the Naktong River near Chin-Ju, the 7th Cavalry Regiment suffered numerous casualties from intense hostile artillery fire. Many of the wounded needed immediate medical evacuation for medical attention. Sergeant Krouse, disregarding his own safety, drove a litter bearing, one quarter ton vehicle back from the front lines over a road, half a mile of which was open terrain subjected to constant heavy shell fire, to the rear area. Although two vehicles were disabled by direct hits, he continued driving through the shell fire until the evacuation of 60 casualties was completed. Sergeant Krouse’s heroic actions saved the lives of many wounded and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 110, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, 27 September 1950
Home of Record: Ohio