Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Private First Class Oscar J. Lucas Jr. is a double recipient of the Bronze Star with "V" device.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

LARRANAGA, ANTONIO
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 Antonio Larranaga, 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: New Mexico

LARSON, JULIUS A.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 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 6, Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Julius A. Larson, Medical Department, United States Army. On 9 July 1944 in the vicinity of *** France, Technician Fourth Grade Larson, with the aid of two companions, evacuated a wounded man when they learned he was in a shelled area. On their own initiative, they drove into the area, which was subjected to heavy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, driving the vehicle one-half mile down the road well in sight of the enemy in order to rescue the wounded man and bring him back to a place of safety in the rear. 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 66, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 17 September 1944
Home of Record: Minnesota

LAVENDER, ARMER
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 Armer Lavender, 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 Lavender, 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: Arizona

LAVENTURE, FRANCIS O.
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 Francis O. Laventure, 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 Laventure 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

LAWRENCE, VICTOR F.
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 Victor F. Lawrence, 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: Kentucky

LEASURE, ROY
Private, 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 Private Roy Leasure, Medical Department, 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: West Virginia

LEWIS, GEORGE A. JR.
Corporal, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 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 6, Third U.S. Army, the Bronze Star is awarded to Corporal George A. Lewis Jr., Medical Department, United States Army. On 26 July 1944 in the vicinity of *** France, when two of his companions were seriously wounded, he crawled from a place of safety to render first aid to the wounded men and while so doing, was himself wounded. 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: Maine

LISOSKI, EDWARD J.
First Sergeant, 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 First Sergeant Edward J. Lisoski, 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: Montana

LONG, HARRY B. (POW)
First Lieutenant, Medical Administrative Corps, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th 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 First Lieutenant Harry B. Long, (then Second Lieutenant), Medical Administrative Corps, Army of the United States, a member of Medical Detachment, 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 corpsman, 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, Lieutenant Long and the soldier 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, fragments punctured a tire, and, unable to drive on, the group was overtaken by the enemy patrol and captured. Lieutenant Long, 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 10, Department of the Army, 24 October 1947

LOREN, ROBERT L.
Private, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 – 13 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, 26 April 1944, the Bronze Star is awarded to Private Robert L. Loren, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 10 – 13 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 203, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 14 December 1944
Home of Record: New York

LUCAS, OSCAR J. JR. (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 Oscar J. Lucas, 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 Lucas 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: West Virginia

LUCAS, OSCAR J. JR. (Second Award)
Private First Class, 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, in addition to the Bronze Star previously awarded, a Bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Private First Class Oscar J. Lucas Jr., 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 74, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 24 September 1944
Home of Record: West Virginia