Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Private First Class Clayton H. Baublitz is a doubel recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Captain Joseph D. Bartlett was a Dental Corps officer

First Lieutenant Leonard C. Barney was a Medical Administrative Corps officer

Lieutenant Colonel Louis D. Barnes earned his Bronze Star with "V" device as a Japanese Prisoner of War.

Technicain Fifth Grade Edward N. Beydler drove his vehicle through a known mined area while under artillery fire to evacuate wounded.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

BARNEY, LEONARD C.
First Lieutenant, Medical Administrative 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 First Lieutenant, Medical Administrative Corps, Leonard C. Barney, Medical Department, 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: Colorado

*BARNES, LOUIS D. (POW)
Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War, Subic Bay, Philippine Islands
Date of Action: 14 and 15 December 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievements in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States was awarded posthumously by the War Department to Lieutenant Colonel Louis D. Barnes, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, rendered heroic services on 14 – 15 December 1944 while held captive by the Japanese. When the ship aboard which he was confined was attacked and beached at Olongapo Harbor, Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, Colonel Barnes ignored his own safety to rescue fellow prisoners of war caught beneath fallen beams and menaced by advancing flames. 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 43, War Department, 9 May 1946

BARR, PAUL M.
Technician Fourth Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 March 1945
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
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 period indicated is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Paul M. Barr, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 10 March 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. Disregarding his own personal safety, after having been knocked over a four foot embankment; Tec 4th Gr. Barr pulled himself together and administered aid to his comrades while under constant and heavy enemy artillery fire. Tec. 4th Gr. Barr traveled to & from the aid station, treating and caring for the wounded in an untiring manner. Tec. 4th Gr. Barr’s devotion to duty merits the highest praise and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 84, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 17 July 1945
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

BARTLETT, JOSEPH D.
Captain, Dental Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 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, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Captain Joseph D. Bartlett, Dental Corps, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 6 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 205, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 14 December 1944
Home of Record: Colorado

BATCHLER, J. C. JR.
Private, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 March 1945
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
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, is awarded to Private J. C. Batchler Jr., Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, who distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany on 5 March 1945. His heroism and devotion to 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 84, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 17 July 1945

BAUBLITZ, CLAYTON H. (First Award)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 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 Private First Class Clayton H. Baublitz, Medical Department, United States Army. When his organization was struck by a heavy counterattack on 6 July 1944 forcing elements of his battalion back, many wounded were left within the enemy lines. PFC Baublitz volunteered to accompany a group into this area, which was still under heavy machine gun fire, and evacuated a number of the wounded 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 42, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 20 August 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

BAUBLITZ, CLAYTON H. (Second Award)
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 August 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 6, Third U.S. Army, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded, an Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Private Clayton H. Baublitz, Medical Department, United States Army. On 6 August 1944 in the vicinity of *** France, when his company was hit by enemy machine gun and rifle fire and pinned to the ground leaving several wounded men in the advance of the lines, Private Baublitz together with one other man directed the troops to put down heavy fire and under protection of the fire went into “No Man’s Land” and gave assistance to the wounded men. Such devotion to duty upholds the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number 60, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 12 September 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

BEHR, CLYDE E.
Private First Class, Medical Department, 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 Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Private First Class Clyde E. Behr, 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 174, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 5 December 1944
Home of Record: Colorado

BELLI, SALVADOR A.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 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 Slavador A. Belli, Medical Department, United States Army. On 8 July 1944 Technician Fifth Grade Belli voluntarily went to the aid of a wounded soldier and removed him to a place of safety just before another shell, which would have killed the wounded man, fell into the position. 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 45, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 23 August 1944
Home of Record: Massachusetts

BERNSTEIN, IRVING D.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 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, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Captain Irving D. Bernstein, Medical Corps, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 3 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 203, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 14 December 1944
Home of Record: New York

BESHARA, EDMUND F.
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 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, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Major Edmund F. Beshara, Medical Corps, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 6 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 205, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 14 December 1944
Home of Record: Ohio

BEYDLER, EDWARD N.
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 6, Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Edward N. Beydler, Medical Department, United States Army. On 13 June 1944 in the vicinity of ***, France, upon learning of heavy casualties in a company heavily engaged with the enemy, he drove his vehicle through the mined area under enemy artillery fire to evacuate the wounded from the area. Such devotion to duty upholds the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number 63, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 15 September 1944
Home of Record: Missouri

BROWN, CHARLES T. (POW)
Major, 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 Major Charles T. Brown, (then captain), Medical Corps, Army of the United States, displayed heroic conduct as a prisoner of war of the Japanese from 20 June to 10 July 1942 in Tayabas Province, Luzon, Philippine Islands. When advised that 300 Americans were undergoing most cruel treatment in a reprisal work camp, he, as medical officer, volunteered to be sent there in an attempt to alleviate their condition. Major Brown went courageously to the camp, gave medical treatment to the suffering, and returned with survivors, although his health was impaired seriously as a result of the starvation and other hardships to which he had been subjected.
General Orders: General Order number 139, War Department, 18 November 1946

BROWN, WALTER M.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 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 Private Walter M. Brown, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 20 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 78, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 1 October 1944
Home of Record: Connecticut

BRUCE, DALTON W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 11 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 Private First Class Dalton W. Bruce, Medical Department, United States Army. On 11 June 1944 near ***, France, Private First Class Bruce with two other companions, volunteered to evacuate two seriously wounded men who were bleeding badly. The wounded men were in an area which was under heavy machine gun and mortar fire. 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: Mississippi

BUCHANAN, FRANCIS P.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 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 Corporal Francis P. Buchanan, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 20 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 78, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 1 October 1944
Home of Record: Texas

BUNTING, HARRY
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 – 13 September 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 Technician Fourth Grade Harry Bunting, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 6 - 13 September 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 129, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 25 November 1944
Home of Record: North Dakota

BURNETTE, JACK L.
Technician Fifth Grade, Medical Department, 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 Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Jack L. Burnette, 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 174, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 5 December 1944
Home of Record: Virginia

BYERLY, JAMES M.
Technician Third Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 3 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, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Third Grade James M. Byerly, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 3 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 203, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 14 December 1944
Home of Record: Arizona