Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Major Wilfred F. Heinbach Jr. also earned the Silver Star in the Philippine Islands in the early days of WW II

Private Freddie Hanks was taken prisoner after volunteering to enter enemy held territory to rescue 8 wounded soldiers. He managed to escape, returned to friendly lines, and resumed his life saving duties.

Private First Class Tolbert V. Hodges Jr. rescued and evacuated two wounded soldiers under heavy enemy small arms and artillery fire. He then went to the aid of a platoon leader who lay within 20 yards of the enemy. He stayed in "no man's land" administering aid even though the infantry had withdrawn.

Second Lieutenant Mary L. Hawkins was an Army Nurse Corps officer.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

*HAGEN, GORDON G.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 315th Medical Battalion, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 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 posthumously to Private Gordon G. Hagen, Medical Department, United States Army. For heroic achievement on 13 November 1944 in the vicinity of Petite Hettange, France. During the night when a soldier was injured by an enemy mine, Private Hagen, Litter Bearer, without regard for his personal safety, advanced through the area known to be heavily mined to effect his evacuation. Though Private Hagen was mortally wounded by a mine in making this selfless attempt, his act was a feat of courage inspirational to all his comrades. 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: Minnesota

HAHN, J. D.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 J.D. (I.O.) Hahn, Medical Department, United States Army. During the attack of ***, France, 10 June 1944, Technician Fifth Grade Hahn advanced with the forward elements of an Infantry rifle company as an aid man and assisted in the evacuation of numerous casualties. Heedless of machine gun and mortar fire, he gave first aid to many wounded men, in most cases without cover or concealment, and also rendered great assistance in carrying a number of casualties to the rear or to defoliated places 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 22, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 3 July 1944
Home of Record: Texas

HANKS, FREDDIE (POW)
Private, 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. Private Hanks, 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 42, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 20 August 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

HARGETT, DEWAYNE E.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 Dewayne E. Hargett, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 10 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 99, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 26 October 1944
Home of Record: Idaho

HARTMAN, FRANK S.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 Frank S. Hartman, Medical Department, United States Army. On 10 June 1944 PFC Hartman led aid men and litter bearers into a shelled position being abandoned by an Infantry company. Although troops were withdrawing and he had been told it was impossible to evacuate casualties, he remained to make a thorough search for casualties, was the last man to leave and reported promptly upon departure that no men were left who could be treated. 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 22, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 3 July 1944
Home of Record: Pennsylvania

HAWKINS, MARY L.
Second Lieutenant, Army Nurse Corps, U.S. Army
Flight Nurse
Date of Action: 26 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 Second Lieutenant Mary L. Hawkins, Army Nurse Corps, Army of the United States, as a flight nurse in charge of patients of a crashed evacuation airplane on Bellona Island, Solomons Group, on 26 September 1944 displayed unusual courage in rendering prompt and efficient first aid treatment to an injured passenger immediately after the accident. Examination of patients extricated with her from the wreckage disclosed that a wounded Marine Corps enlisted man had suffered throat injuries in the crash and was threatened with death by asphyxiation. Although badly shaken by the crash, Lieutenant Hawkins performed an emergency operation, enabling the patient to breathe and thereby saving his life. Lieutenant Hawkins’ immediate performance of technically difficult acts despite the stress incident to the crash landing of the airplane is an example of steadfast courage which reflects great credit on herself and the Army Nurse Corps.
General Orders: General Order number 65, War Department, 9 August 1945

HEALD, HERBERT W.
Technician Third Grade, Army Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 274th Infantry Regiment
Date of Action: 6 January 1945
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 with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period indicated is awarded to Technician Third Grade Herbert W. Heald, Army Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 274th Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy at Wingen-sur-Moder, France, on 6 January 1945. During a battalion attack against a numerically superior hostile force, several riflemen were wounded and lay out between the line, suffering from shock and exposure to the intense cold. Although other medical aid men considered it too dangerous to attempt rescue, Technician Third Grade Heald, with another medical man, voluntarily braved the intense enemy small arms fire, secured a litter, and crawled out to the wounded men. Finding but two of the soldiers alive, the men made two trips into the treacherous, fire swept area, rescued both casualties, and returned them to safety. The prompt and courageous action taken by Technician Third Grade Heald and his comrade undoubtedly saved the wounded men from death and reflects credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 91, Department of the Army, 24 October 1951

HEINBACH, WILFRED F. JR.
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Philippine Islands
Date of Action: 3 April 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 General J. M. Wainwright, United States Army, to Major Wilfred F. Heinbach Jr., (then captain), Medical Corps, Army of the United States, distinguished himself in the Philippine Islands on 3 April 1942. Despite heavy enemy artillery fire falling in the immediate vicinity, Major Heinbach voluntarily left a place of safety at Battery Hearn to administer urgent treatment to wounded personnel in a machine gun nest on “Topside” Corregidor. Major Heinbach’s gallant exploit, performed during and despite the hazard of intense hostile shelling and without consideration of personal safety, not only saved the lives of several wounded soldiers, but constituted a significant morale factor to the members of the entire organization.
General Orders: General Order number 139, War Department, 18 November 1946

HODGES, TOLBERT V. JR.
Private First Class, 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, the Bronze Star is awarded to Private First Class Tolbert V. Hodges Jr., Medical Department, United States Army. On 6 August 1944, after working all day without rest evacuating wounded, PFC Hodges returned to the front about midnight to an area covered by enemy small arms and artillery fire. He sought out and recovered two wounded men whom he brought to safety. He then worked to within 20 yards of the enemy to administer aid to a wounded platoon leader. He remained in the position administering to the wounded man even though the infantry had withdrawn leaving him in “no man’s land”. 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 52, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 1 September 1944
Home of Record: Oklahoma

HOLLINGSWORTH, ALVIN J.
Technician Fifth Grade, 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 circular 6 Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Alvin J. Hollingsworth, 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 78, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 1 October 1944
Home of Record: Kansas

HOOD, MILTON (POW)
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 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 during the period indicated is awarded to Private First Class Milton Hood, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 16 December 1944, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. The enemy attacked the unit to which Private First Class Hood was attached as medical aid man, with overwhelming forces. During the height of the battle, Private First Class Hood ignored the relentless fire and went from dugout to dugout aiding those men who were wounded. Finally captured, he did not stop for rest but continued to aid both friendly and enemy troops through the night. By his skill and heroism under fire, Private First Class Hood reflects credit upon himself and the armed forces.
General Orders: General Order number 77, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 2 July 1945
Home of Record: Virginia

HOPKINS, WILLIAM M.
Technician Fifth Grade, Army Medical Department, U.S. Army
Company I, 328th Infantry Regiment
Date of Action: 26 January 1945
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 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 William M. Hopkins, Army Medical Department, Army of the United States, as aid man of Company I, 328th Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by heroic achievement, near Bombotsch, Luxembourg, on 26 January 1945. Using a board as a sled, he left a position of relative safety and crawled 75 yards under heavy, direct small arms fire across open, snow covered terrain to a soldier who had been severely wounded. After administering first aid to the helpless wounded man, Technician Hopkins brought him back to safety. 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 71, Department of the Army, 29 October 1948

HRIBEK, ELLICK E.
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 Ellick E. Hribek, 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

HUGGINS, WILLIAM H.
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 and 17 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 Private First Class William H. Huggins, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 16 March 1945 and 17 March 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. During an attack on the enemy, Private First Class Huggins, disregarding his own life, crawled out into full view of the enemy and intense enemy machine gun and rifle fire to administer first aid to a wounded man. He then dragged him back through a hail of enemy fire, to safety. The following night Private First Class Huggins gave aid to another man while under fire, staying with him to prevent excessive bleeding until it was possible to have him evacuated. His actions reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
General Orders: General Order number 61, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 15 June 1945
Home of Record: Kentucky

*HUGHES, HENRY W. (POW)
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War Fuerstenberg, Germany
Date of Action: 6 February 1945
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419, 4 Fegruary 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 First Lieutenant Henry W. Hughes, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, as medical officer, performed heroic service while a prisoner of war in Germany. At Fuerstenberg on 6 February 1945, he risked his life to remove helpless patients from a barracks which was being shelled by the advancing Russians. While caring for his wounded patients at Bradenburg on 21 March 1945, he was killed in an air raid. His courageous conduct helped alleviate the suffering of his fellow prisoners. . 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 17, War Department, 11 February 1946

HUGHES, ROY W.
Technician Fourth Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 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 Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Roy W. Hughes, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations on 14 June 1944 in the vicinity of Pont L’Abbe, France. Early in the battle, Technician Fourth Grade Hughes, acting as a Litter Bearer, was wounded. Despite his own wounds and without regard for his personal safety, he remained under heavy enemy mortar fire, continued to administer first aid and directed the evacuation of casualties. Not until all the wounded men were evacuated did Technician Fourth Grade Hughes submit himself to medical aid and evacuation. 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 213, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 16 December 1944
Home of Record: Kentucky

HUMENASKY, WILLIAM S.
Technician Fifth 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 Fifth Grade William S. Humenasky, Medical Department, United States Army. On 12 June 1944 Tech 5 Humenasky was assisting in an aid station when the area came under intense enemy fire and the Infantry in front withdrew. Tech 5 Humenasky 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: Pennsylvania

HUMRICHOUSER, JOHN C.
Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 12 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 Third Grade John C. Humrichouser, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 12 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: Ohio

HYATT, ROBERT G.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 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 circular 6 Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Private Robert G. Hyatt, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 6 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 74, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 24 September 1944
Home of Record: Wisconsin