Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Major Lawrence E. Filkin, a Medical Corps officer, is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Technician Fourth Grade Virgil R. Gage received the Bronze Star with "V" device twice in WW II.

Major Leonard R. Generson earned the Bronze Star with "V" device twice in WW II.

Technician Fourth Grade Charles E. Gambill is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

Private Columbus H. Freeman gave first aid to three casualties lying in a mined area and stayed with them all night under heavy artillery fire. He carried all three to safety the next morning.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

FERRARO, ANTHONY J.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 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 Fifth Grade Anthony J. Ferraro, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 7 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 94, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 20 October 1944
Home of Record: Massachusetts

FILKIN, LAWRENCE E. (First Award)
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 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 Lawrence E. Filkin, Medical Corps, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France in 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 unknown, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 1944
Home of Record: Missouri

FILKIN, LAWRENCE E. (Second Award)
Major, 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, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded, an Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Major Lawrence E. Filkin, Medical Corps, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France in 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: Missouri

FLORIAN, JAMES A.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 17 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 James A. Florian, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 17 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: Pennsylvania

FOSTER, CLYDE E.
Private, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 315th Medical Battalion, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 November 1944
Citation:
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 Clyde E. Foster, Medical Department, United States Army. For heroic achievement on 12 November 1944 in the vicinity of Hunting, France. During an attack on the town, Private Foster, Litter Bearer, without regard for his personal safety and despite intense enemy observed mortar fire, advanced to the position of two casualties, administered first aid and assisted in their evacuation to the Aid Station. 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 235, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 24 December 1944
Home of Record: California

FREEMAN, COLUMBUS H.
Private, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 11 - 12 November 1944
Citation:
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 Columbus H. Freeman, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic achievement in operations on 11 - 12 November 1944 in the vicinity of Petite Hattange, France. Private Freeman, Aid Man, was called upon to give first aid to three casualties lying in a mined area. He treated the wounded men, remained with them all night under heavy enemy artillery fire, and at dawn, carried them 150 yards through the mined field to a place where litter bearers could evacuate them safely. 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 219, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 17 December 1944
Home of Record: Tennessee

GAGE, VIRGIL R. (First Award)
Technician Fourth Grade, 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 6, Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Virgil R. Gage, Medical Department, United States Army. On 11 June 1944 near *** France, Technician Fourth Grade Gage was attached as aid man to a company of Infantry which was attacking a wooded area. In spite of heavy enemy fire, Technician Gage stayed in the area giving aid to the wounded men. The platoon was subject to heavy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire and casualties were heavy and because of the heavy concentration the platoon was forced to withdraw. During the withdrawal, Technician Gage stayed behind to care for two wounded men who had not been evacuated and was cut off from friendly troops by enemy action. He later made contact with a squad from a friendly company which also had been cut off. He remained all night with the wounded men caring for them and was able to have them evacuated into our lines. 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 53, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 2 September 1944
Home of Record: Texas

GAGE, VIRGIL R. (Second Award)
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 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, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Virgil R. Gage, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 8 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 74, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 24 September 1944
Home of Record: Texas

GAMBILL, CHARLES E. (First Award) (POW)
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 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 Freddie Hanks, Medical Department, United States Army. On 19 June 1944 the battalion to which Private Hanks was assigned was holding a line between two points when the unit came under heavy surprise machine gun and mortar fire. They withdrew and established their line further to the north where they had better fields of fire. The aid men and litter bearers evacuated as many of the wounded as they could while the company was withdrawing but eight wounded men were left on the battle field. Tech 4 Gambill, fully realizing that the company had withdrawn, that the area was under heavy fire and that the enemy had infiltrated into the position, volunteered to go out and get the wounded men. Private Hanks was taken prisoner but through his ingenuity and determination made his escape and returned to our lines and resumed his duties. 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: Oklahoma

GAMBILL, CHARLES E. (Second Award)
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 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, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Charles E. Gambill, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 7 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 118, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 5 November 1944
Home of Record: Oklahoma

GENERSON, LEONARD R. (First Award)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment,
Date of Action: 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, Bul. 3, WD, 1944) the 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 Captain Leonard R. Generson, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, distinguished himself by heroic achievement, during WW II. His 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 unknown, Department of the Army, 1944

GENERSON, LEONARD R. (Second Award)
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment,
Date of Action: 15 August 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, Bul. 3, WD, 1944) the Bronze Star Medal (first Oak-Leaf Cluster) for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Major Leonard R. Generson, (then Captain), Medical Corps, Army of the United States, distinguished himself by heroic achievement, on 15 August 1944, during the invasion of southern France. During the landing, an LST carrying heavy elements of the assault force was hit by a guided missile. Fire broke out and ignited vehicles loaded with gasoline and ammunition. The ship was beached and abandoned. Major Generson, who had previously landed, returned to the beach and throughout the imminent hazards of mines, enemy airplanes and artillery fire, together with ammunition from the exploding LST, continued to search the area for wounded, and to give them quick and efficient medical aid. His heroic action, quick thinking, and professional skill were an inspiration to those working with him and reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 17, Department of the Army, 5 March 1948

GLOWKA, THEODORE
Technician Fifth Grade, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Theodore Glowka, 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 163, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 3 December 1944
Home of Record: North Dakota

GODFREY, JAMES T. (POW)
First Lieutenant, Medical 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 James T. Godfrey, Medical 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 Godfrey 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

GOLT, MICHAEL F.
Private First Class, 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 First Class Michael F. Golt, 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: Minnesota

GREEN, ENSEL E.
Sergeant, 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 Sergeant Ensel E. Green, 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: Ohio

GREENWOLD, MERTON E.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 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 Fifth Grade Merton E. Greenwold, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 13 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 127, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 23 November 1944
Home of Record: Kansas

GRUBER, HERBERT R.
Corporal, 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 Corporal Herbert R. Gruber, 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