Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Technician Fifth Grade Owen W. Campbell also earned the Silver Star in WW II

Technician Fourth Grade Eustus H. Corbett was taken prisoner of war while treating his wounded comrades.

First Lieutenant Richard W. Carrier, Medical Administrative Corps, earned his Bronze Star with "V" device while a German Prisoner of War

Technician Fourth Grade Michael Chedrik crawled 90 yards into "no man's land" to evacuate a wounded comrade. He dragged him back to relative safety. He made 5 additional trips to retrieve wounded soldiers.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

CAMERATO, NUNZIO A.
Technician Fifth Grade, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Nunzio A. Camerato, 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. Tech 5 Camerato 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: Massachusetts

CAMPBELL, OWEN W.
Technician Fifth Grade, Army Medical Service, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 May 1943
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 periods indicated was awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Owen W. Campbell, Army Medical Service, Army of the United States, while serving with the Medical Detachment, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, displayed heroism in action on 5 May 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa. Technician Fifth Grade Campbell went forward on his own initiative to render first aid to the numerous casualties of a Battalion which was pinned down on a bare ridge. Making his way through a shower of shell fragments from enemy aerial bursts and through murderous machine gun fire sweeping the open terrain, Technician Fifth Grade Campbell rendered aid to all the wounded he could find and dragged several to whatever cover was available. On two other occasions that date, Technician Fifth Grade Campbell left the area of comparative safety occupied by his company to aid the wounded of the battle committed Battalion. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Campbell saved the lives of several of his fellow soldiers and his actions were a credit to the military service.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, date unknown
Home of Record: Minneapolis, Minnesota

CARLTON, CHARLES R.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 October 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 Private Charles R. Carlton, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 5 October 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 130, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 26 November 1944
Home of Record: Illinois

CARRIER, RICHARD W. (POW)
First Lieutenant, Medical Administrative Corps, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War
Date of Action: WW II
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 First Lieutenant Richard W. Carrier, Medical Administrative Corps, Army of the United States. While held prisoner of Germany, at great personal risk performed duties which resulted in valuable information reaching the War Department. His services were also of vital importance to his fellow prisoners of war. First Lieutenant Carrier demonstrated outstanding initiative and personal courage that reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 60, War Department, 25 July 1945

CASSELL, JOHN D.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 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 Private John D. Cassell, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 8 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 95, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 22 October 1944
Home of Record: Virginia

CASSESE, ANGELO M.
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 Angelo M. Cassese, 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

CASSTEVENS, DONALD G.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 October 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 Private Donald G. Casstevens, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 5 October 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 130, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 26 November 1944
Home of Record: North Carolina

CAULEY, GEORGE T.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 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 Private First Class George T. Cauley, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 8 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 127, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 23 November 1944
Home of Record: North Carolina

CHEDRIK, MICHAEL
Technician Fourth 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 Fourth Grade Michael Chedrik, Medical Department, United States Army. On 3 July 1944 when his company had halted and come under concentrated fire from enemy artillery, they sustained heavy casualties. A member of his unit was wounded seriously in “no man’s land” and Tech 4 Chedrik crawled 90 yards, placed him on his shelter-half and dragged him to the rear. Thereafter, Tech 4 Chedrik made five other trips, each time returning with a wounded man. All of these trips were made in an area swept by machine gun 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 39, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 17 August 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

CLARK, HENRY B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 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 Private First Class Henry B. Clark, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 16 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 144, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 29 November 1944
Home of Record: Colorado

CONNELL, DANIEL E.
Technician Fourth Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 December 1944
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 Technician Fourth Grade Daniel E. Connell, 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 the Ardennes on 18 December 1944. 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

COPE, JACK C.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 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 First Class Jack C. Cope, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 5 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 80, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 2 October 1944
Home of Record: Oklahoma

COPT, ALFRED B.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 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 Fourth Grade Alfred B. Copt, Medical Department, United States Army. On 12 June 1944 Tech 4 Copt was assisting in an aid station when the area came under intense enemy fire and the Infantry in front withdrew. Tech 4 Copt with four other companions voluntarily remained in position in the area although it remained under constant enemy mortar and artillery 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 45, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 23 August 1944
Home of Record: Minnesota

CORBETT, EUSTUS H. (POW)
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 June 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 Eustus H. Corbett, Medical Department, (now Prisoner of War), United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 19 June 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: Ohio

COTHERN, HERBERT G.
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 15 January 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 Private First Class Herbert G. Cothern, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 15 January 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. When a combat patrol he accompanied was ambushed by the enemy and sustained 12 casualties, Private Cothern crawled under force to each man, administering treatment. Despite the fact that he wore the Geneva Cross on his helmet and armband, he was fired upon constantly. After seeing the casualties evacuated, he remained with the patrol. His great personal bravery and unflinching devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the armed forces.
General Orders: General Order number 80, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 5 July 1945
Home of Record: Oklahoma

CRAMER, CHARLES R.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 July 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 Private Charles R. Cramer, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 19 July 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: New Jersey

CROUGH, ROY E.
Technician Third Grade, Medical Department, 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 Technician Third Grade Roy E. Crough, Medical Department, 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: Kansas

CROUTHERS, OMER R.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 Omer R. Crouthers, Medical Department, United States Army. On 10 July 1944 between *** and *** France, while evacuating wounded soldiers from that vicinity, his jeep was hit but he continued diligently on his mission. Later, his jeep was blown completely from under him but he continued to evacuate the wounded. 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, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 21 August 1944
Home of Record: Missouri

CRUSSELL, TROY L.
Technician Fifth 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 Fifth Grade Troy L. Crussell, 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: Oklahoma