Regiment

Interesting Notes:

Technician Third Grade Eugene F. McNamara also earned the Silver Star.

Lieutenand Colonel Walter P. Manning, Medical Corps, earned his Bronze Star with "V" device as a Prisoner of War while giving aid to wounded Americans on a prison ship under attack from bombing and strafing.

When two members of his litter squad and two infantrymen were wounded by artillery fire, Corporal John E. Myers went to their rescue in spite of the barrage. He then carried each of the four 150 yards to safety.

* Denotes Posthumous Award

MADDEN, EDWARD L.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 4 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 Edward L. Madden, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 4 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 121, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 8 November 1944
Home of Record: Connecticut

*MANNING, WALTER P. (POW)
Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Prisoner of War, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Date of Action: 13 and 14 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 Walter P. Manning, Medical Corps, Army of the United States, as medical officer, fearlessly exposed himself to bombing and strafing on 13 and 14 December 1944 at Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands, to give aid to wounded Americans aboard a Japanese prison ship which was under attack by aircraft. 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 17, War Department, 11 February 1946

MARCISIN, JOHN
Private, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 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 John Marcisin, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 13 March 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. Seeing the first scout of his squad hit by enemy fire, Private Marcisin moved forward to his aid. Driven back repeatedly by heavy small arms fire, he kept attempting to reach the wounded man. Finally, disregarding the incessant enemy fire, he crawled forward and succeeded in removing the wounded man to safety and then rendered first aid. 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 52, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 30 May 1945

MARTIN, DONALD G.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 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 Private First Class Donald G. Martin, 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: Indiana

MARX, KENNETH L.
Technician Fourth 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 Fourth Grade Kenneth L. Marx, 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: Maine

MCARTHUR, CHARLES, H.
Technician Fourth 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 Fourth Grade Charles H. McArthur, 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 4 McArthur 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 43, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 21 August 1944
Home of Record: North Dakota

MCCALLUM, RUSSEL P.
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 Section I, Circular 6 Third U.S. Army, current series, the Bronze Star is awarded to Technician Fifth Grade Russel P. McCallum, 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 114, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 31 October 1944
Home of Record: Massachusetts

MCINTIRE, DONALD L.
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 Donald L. McIntire, 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: Iowa

MCNAMARA, EUGENE F.
Technician Third 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 during the period indicated is awarded to Technician Third Grade Eugene F. McNamara, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 18 December 1944, distinguished himself by heroic action in Belgium. During a withdrawal under a heavy enemy mortar barrage, Technician Third Grade McNamara, with utter disregard for personal safety, went about administering first aid to the wounded. He then organized a group of men to evacuate the casualties. After reaching an aid station, although utterly exhausted, he continued with this work until all were taken care of. 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 51, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 29 May 1945

MERRITT, HARVEY W.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 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 Harvey W. Merritt, Medical Department, United States Army. On 8 August 1944 near *** France, Private First Class Merritt was a member of a medical detachment supporting an Infantry Battalion when the town came under heavy enemy Artillery fire, resulting in many casualties among the soldiers and citizens. Although shells were still falling in the area, he continued to pick up the wounded men with his litter, removing them to an aid station. His devotion to duty in an area while still under heavy enemy fire was an outstanding example of courage and of great value to the morale of his unit. 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: South Carolina

MEZOSI, RUDOLPH J.
Technician Fifth Grade, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Rudolph J. Mezosi, Medical Department, United States Army. For heroic achievement on 12 November 1944 in the vicinity of Hunting, France. During an attack on the town, Technician Fifth Grade Mezosi, Surgical Technician, 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: Indiana

MILES, JERRY C.
Technician Fifth 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 Fifth Grade Jerry C. Miles, Medical Department, United States Army. On 9 July 1944 near ***, France, Technician Fifth Grade Miles, disregarding his own personal safety by proceeding under heavy artillery fire to treat three severely wounded soldiers, definitely saved the life of at least one of 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 35, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 7 August 1944
Home of Record: Nebraska

*MILLEN, WILLIAM R. JR.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 August 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 9419 and under the provisions of AR 600-45, the Bronze Star is awarded posthumously to Private William R. Millen Jr., a member of Medical Detachment, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the vicinity of Mayenne, Maine, France, 7 August 1944. Repeatedly exposing himself to heavy enemy mortar bombardment during an attack against a strongly entrenched foe, Private Millen skillfully rendered first aid and assisted in evacuation of numerous battle casualties to a place of comparative safety. In the performance of his heroic deeds, Private Millen was mortally wounded. Such devotion to duty upholds the highest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, date unknown 1944
Home of Record: Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MILLS, CARL H.
Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 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 Third Grade Carl H. Mills, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy in France on 10 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: Colorado

MITCHELL, LLOYD
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 7 April 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 Lloyd Mitchell, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 7 April 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. As the 3rd platoon, Company A was riding TD’s, they were heavily shelled by enemy, killing 2 men and wounded six. Private Mitchell without regard for his personal safety rendered first aid and helped drag to safety one of the wounded men under the intense artillery barrage. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by this enlisted man reflects credit upon himself and the armed forces.
General Orders: General Order number 80, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 24 July 1945
Home of Record: Maryland

MITCHERSON, AUBREY L.
Private First Class, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 1 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 Aubrey L. Mitcherson, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 1 March 1945, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. Aidman of the second platoon, Private Mitcherson saw 3 casualties of another company lying in an exposed position. Disregarding heavy fire of automatic weapons, he, with 3 other men, crawled 75 yards to the wounded men. After treatment being administered to them, Private Mitcherson dragged the last casualty to safety on his poncho. Private First Class Mitcherson’s devotion to duty 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: Arkansas

MOORE, EARL W.
Technician Fifth Grade, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 and 19 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 Technician Fifth Grade Earl W. Moore, Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the Medical Detachment, 394th Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, on 18 and 19 December 1944, distinguished himself by heroic action in Germany. Technician Fifth Grade Moore’s battalion was forced to withdraw during a German counter-offensive. As the first company moved through a draw it was subjected to an intense mortar barrage. Technician Fifth Grade Moore moved into the area when the call for Medics came back. He administered aid to wounded men as all companies of the battalion moved through the gap, undaunted by the extreme danger to himself. Technician Fifth Grade Moore then assisted a walking casualty to get to the destination with his unit. The unselfish devotion to duty shown by Technician Fifth Grade Moore is in keeping with the highest tradition of the armed forces.
General Orders: General Order number 64, Headquarters, 99th Infantry Division, 18 June 1945
Home of Record: Kentucky

MORRIS, W. I.
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 W. I. Morris, 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: Texas

MYERS, ARTHUR G.
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 Arthur G. Myers, 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 Myers, 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: Pennsylvania

MYERS, JOHN E.
Corporal, Medical Department, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 11 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 Corporal John E. Myers, Medical Department, United States Army for heroic achievement in operations on 11 November 1944 in the vicinity of Petite Hattange, France. While at the Command Post of a forward rifle company, two members of Corporal Myers’ litter squad and two infantrymen were wounded by heavy enemy artillery fire. Without regard for his personal safety, Corporal Myers subjected himself to the continued enemy barrage and carried the four wounded men 150 yards to a position 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 219, Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, 17 December 1944
Home of Record: California