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 SILVER STAR MEDALS

 

Sergeant Cesario Diosdado, 18049385

        
For gallantry in action near St. Lo, Normandy France, 20 July 1944. Sergeant Diosdado, skillfully administered first aid to a wounded soldier, despite heavy enemy shelling in the immediate vicinity, thereafter evacuating his patient and two other casualties. Later that day he led a litter team, by vehicle, over areas known to be mined, then by foot, under enemy observation and fire of all types. Sergeant Diosdado received a hand wound, but tenaciously he made several such trips over dangerous terrain before permitting treatment of his own wound, at which time he assured himself that all casualties had been evacuated and thus spared further injury and possible death. His gallant actions are in accord with military tradition and reflect credit upon the Medical Department of the Army. Entered military service from Texas.         35 Inf Div GO15 26 Feb 45
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Private Norbert Bartch

BRONZE STAR MEDALS
 

         For heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near St. Lo, Normandy France, 20 July 1944. Private Joseph J. Toth, Private Chester E. Zaleski, PFC John J. Cadamatre, & PFC Henry C. Lubbers, without thought of personal safety, acted as members of a litter squad led by a non-commissioned officer. Traveling over areas known to be mined, under enemy observation and fire of all types, they made several trips to a heavily shelled area in order to effect the evacuation of casualties. Because of their devotion to duty, courage and disregard for personal safety, many wounded men were spared further injury and possible death
        Private Toth, PFC Zaleski, & PFC Cadamatre (not pictured) entered military service from New Jersey.
        PFC Lubbers entered military service from Nebraska.
                35 Inf Div GO15 26 Feb 45

        NOTE: The squad was commanded by Sgt. Cesario Diosdado, who was awarded the Silver Star for actions taken that same day.    .            .      Private Norbert Bartch was awarded the awarded Silver Star for actions also taken that day.

 

Second Lieutenant William A. Schwader, 02015868

        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland , and Germany, 7 July 1944 to 24 April 1945. Throughout this period, Lieutenant Schwader, first as an Ambulance Platoon Sergeant and later as an Ambulance officer in a Collecting Company, performed his duties in an outstandingly meritorious manner. The excellent spirit of cooperation that he has instilled in the men of his command, together with his ability to foresee and cope with the many varying situations associated with active combat have highly  it has supported and has made possible the saving of many lives.
                                Entered military service from Nebraska.

 

 

                              
        For heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near Saareguemines, France, 9 December 1944. This soldier, a litter bearer, assisted by TEC5 Edward E. Milhouse, with disregard for intense sniper fire, went forward to evacuate a wounded soldier. With their companion, he reached the wounded man and in the comparative safety of a building, administered first aid. Placing his patient on a litter, assisted by their companion, they effected the evacuation of the wounded soldier under the heavy sniper fire. Their devotion to duty, disregard for personal safety and his courage, denote them an asset to their unit.
        TEC5 West entered military service from Missouri.
        PFC Roden entered military service from Pennsylvania.

Technician Fifth Grade Edward E. Milhouse

        For heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near Saareguemines, France, 9 December 1944. This soldier, a litter bearer, assisted by two comrades, with disregard for intense sniper fire, went forward to evacuate a wounded soldier. With his companions, he reached the wounded man and in the comparative safety of a building, administered first aid. Placing his patient on a litter, assisted by his companions, he effected the evacuation of the wounded soldier under the heavy sniper fire, which wounded Corporal Milhouse. His devotion to duty, disregard for personal safety and his courage, denote him an asset to his unit.
                            Entered military service from Illinois.

Private First Class Leon B. Cohen

        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from New York.

 

First Lieutenant John A. Barber

      For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from New York. 

Staff Sergeant Leland C. McNeely, 37034704

        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from Nebraska.

Private First Class Richard E. Boyer, 39696364

        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from California.

Captain Ludwig A. Pyrtek, 0443877

        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from  Connecticut        

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Captain Harold J. Woodcome

       For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 13 July 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from Rhode Island

 

 

Private First Class Joseph A. Zebrowski

        For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France and Belgium from 13 July 1944 to 24 January 1945. 
    Entered military service from New Jersey.              

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Technician Fifth Grade Harry J. Moran

For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France and Belgium from 13 July 1944 to 24 January 1945. 
    Entered military service from Nebraska

     

 

Captain Stephen D. Peabody, 0438290

 
        For meritorious service in connection with military service against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland, and Germany from 7 Oct 1944 to 24 April 1945.
        Entered military service from Massachusetts.

        

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Staff Sergeant (later Second Lieutenant) William A. Schwader
        EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATION UNITED STATES ARMY- This CERTIFICATE OF MERIT is awarded to Staff Sergeant William A. Schwader, 20738097 IN RECOGNITION OF CONSPICUOUSLY MERITORIOUS AND OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF MILITARY DUTY. Citation For outstanding Performance of duty from 7 July 1944 to 1 January 1945. Belgium 9 January 1945 (signed) Millard W. Hall Lt Col., MC