Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Captain John M. Ayers, Medical Corps, is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Technician Fifth Grade Raymond A. Anderson twice volunteered to stay behind and treat wounded soldiers while under fire when his unit was ordered to withdraw.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

ADAMS, ROBERT D. (POW)
Technician Fifth Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 September 1944
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9410, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Robert D. Adams, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, on 14 September 1944, distinguished himself by heroic action at the Moselle River in Europe. Under fire of an enemy counterattack supported by tanks, artillery, and heavy mortars, he, with a medical officer, reconnoitered a route for casualty evacuation, then led a medical section through an exposed area to an aid station. Later, driving through enemy territory in 2 jeeps to get 12 very seriously wounded men to medical care, Technician Adams and the officer encountered heavy German automatic small arms fire. Boldly breaking out and relying on speed and evasion, they daringly passed an alerted German outpost. Suddenly a barrage of enemy mortar fire bracketed the vehicle and fragments punctured a tire. Unable to drive on, the group was overtaken by the enemy patrol and captured. Technician Adams, in his determination to aid the casualties, demonstrated outstanding initiative and personal courage that reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 7, Department of the Army, 14 October 1947

AMBRASS, ROBERT G.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45 and circular 66 First U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Robert G. Ambrass, Medical Department, United States Army. On 13 June 1944 near ***, France, when a companion was wounded, Tech 5 Ambrass volunteered to cross an open field which was under enemy observation and fire. Technician Fifth Grade Ambrass gave first aid to the soldier and then evacuated him to a place of safety. His devotion to his duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 47, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 25 August 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

ANDERSON, RAYMOND A.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 July 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45 and circular 66 First U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Raymond A. Anderson, Medical Department, United States Army. On 3 July 1944 when his company, after heavy fighting, had sustained a large number of casualties and was ordered to withdraw, Tech 5 Anderson voluntarily remained behind for four hours giving first aid to the wounded until litter bearers were able to evacuate all of the wounded men. Again on 5 July Tech 5 Anderson remained behind to administer first aid to eight wounded men who remained on the battle field still under enemy artillery fire and against the threat of tanks. As a result of his diligence and attention to the wounded men, it greatly relieved their suffering and contributed to the morale of the remainder of the unit. His devotion to his duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 38, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 16 August 1944
Home of Record: Illinois

ANSARDI, WALLACE P.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 August 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45 and circular 6 Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Wallace P. Ansardi, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 7 August 1944. His devotion to his duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 86, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 7 October 1944
Home of Record: Louisiana

ASHTON, PAUL T. (POW)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Date of Action: 20 June to 28 June 1942
Citation:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the War Department to Captain Paul T. Ashton, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, displayed heroic conduct as a prisoner of war of the Japanese from 20 June to 28 June 1942 in Tayabas Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands. When advised that 300 Americans were undergoing most cruel treatment in a reprisal work camp, he, as a medical officer, volunteered to be sent there in an attempt to alleviate their condition. When Captain Ashton returned with the survivors of the camp, his own health was so impaired as to require several months’ hospitalization. His devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of Military service.
General Orders: General Order number 106, War Department, 20 September 1946

AYERS, JOHN M. (First Award)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 21 August 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45 and Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, current series, the Bronze Star is awarded to Captain, Medical Corps, John M. Ayers, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 21 August 1944. His devotion to his duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 95, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 22 October 1944
Home of Record: Idaho

AYERS, JOHN M. (Second Award)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 – 14 November 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45 and Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, current series, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded and Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Captain, Medical Corps, John M. Ayers, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 10 – 14 November 1944. His devotion to his duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit on himself and the Army Medical Department.
General Orders: General Order number 191, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 12 December 1944
Home of Record: Idaho