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Department of the Army
General Orders No. 72 - September 30, 1954
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant First Class Alan B. Maggio (ASN: RA-12262338), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 77th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 30 March 1954. While in his unit supply room, he heard a loud crash. Running out he observed that a C-119 aircraft had crashed into a mess hall building in the area. Realizing the possibilities of an explosion, he first tried to warn personnel away from the area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he then ran into the flaming wreckage to assist in the rescue of injured personnel. He remained until all personnel had been removed and the fire was completely under control. Sergeant First Class Maggio's prompt and courageous action was instrumental in saving lives of injured personnel and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
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Department of the Army
General Orders No. 12 - January 22, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Robert R. Masuret, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Pointe de Grave, France, on 6 June 1952. While performing his duty as a jumper on a DUKW alongside the S.S. Nevadan, he observed that a member of the ship's crew had fallen overboard and was in danger of losing his life because of the churning propellers of the boats moored alongside the ship. He unhesitatingly dived into the water without regard for his safety and rescued his comrade form imminent danger. Corporal Masuret's prompt, courageous, and determined action reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
General Orders No. 126 - 11 May 1951
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Transportation Corps) Michael C. Mattis (ASN: 0-277644), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as a member of the 7th Transportation Medium Port and Commanding Officer of Outport Number one, in action at Suyong, Korea, on 14 August 1951. At approximately 0900 hours on 14 August 1951, Colonel Mattis observed smoke rising from #5 hatch of the S.S. BEREA VICTORY, an ammunition ship being unloaded in the harbor. Colonel Mattis immediately manned a small boat and went to the ship where he found that a parachute-flare had exploded in the hold of the ship as a result of tampering by a Korean laborer. This hold contained approximately five hundred and seventy-five measurement tons of flares, bombs, and other types of ammunition. Fully realizing the danger and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Colonel Mattis went down in the smoke-filled hold and removed the burning flare. Inspired by this officer's gallant action and great courage, others joined in the fight to extinguish the fire, thereby saving the ship and averting possible destruction to a large area. The heroic action performed by Lieutenant Colonel Mattis reflects great credit on himself and the federal service.
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces
General Orders No. 381 - August 10, 1951
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant Ray R. Matyiasik, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy, while working in the armament section of the 371st Bombardment Squadron, 307th Bombardment Wing, Medium. On 18 February 1951, a leaking variable delay fuse was discovered on a 500 pound bomb in the bomb bay of a B-29 aircraft. As Sergeant Matyiasik labored to unload the bomb, the cable of the bomb hoist broke, dropping the bomb into its cradle from the height of about five feet. He immediately hoisted the cradle onto the bomb dolly so that it could be removed a safe distance from personnel and the aircraft. A short distance from his B-29, the bomb rolled from its cradle to the ground. Not knowing at what moment it might detonate Sergeant Matyiasik without hesitation reloaded the bomb on its cradle and removed it to a safe disposal point. At the risk of his life, he saved an aircraft and the lives of other personnel in the vicinity. By his outstanding courage, professional skill and devotion to duty, Sergeant Matyiasik reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 30 - March 26, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Paul J. McCauley, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 704th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, near Fort Dawes, Massachusetts, on 23 August 1952. Lieutenant McCauley's was attracted to cries for help coming from three men whose small fishing boat had capsized, throwing them into the rough and icy waters off Deer Island Point. He immediately rushed to the shore. Without hesitation, he dived into the icy and polluted waters of Outer Boston Harbor and, without regard for his personal safety, swam over 200 yards to assist in the rescue of the distressed men. Despite the hazards of high winds, strong tide, and dangerous cross-currents, he proceeded to effect the successful rescue, which doubtlessly was instrumental in saving the life of at least one man who was suffering from severe exposure, shock and immersion. Lieutenant McCauley ‘s prompt and courageous action reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 816 - December 05, 1951
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the periods indicated is awarded Sergeant Ralph L. McCowan, Army Medical Service, United States Army, a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, distinguished himself through heroism on 16 August 1951 in the vicinity of Wanggu, Korea. On this date friendly tanks were firing on a distant enemy bunker and Companies G and H's heavy weapons platoons were providing supporting fire for the tanks. Sergeant McCowan, assigned to a machine gun section, was assisting in building a bunker position near the tanks when one of them exploded. Without a moment's hesitation, he advanced to the flaming tank and with complete indifference to the furnace-like heat and the impending danger of the tank exploding again, he began to remove the injured men from the wreckage. In the process of rescuing the trapped men, Sergeant McCowan himself was burned, but still he continued to assist the crewmen from the tank. After evacuating each man to a safe position he administered medical aid and as a result of his quick action the seriousness of the injuries were held to a minimum. Sergeant McCowan's heroism in a time of emergency reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Home of Record: Michigan
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 361 - 8 October 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Private Sam McCoy (ASN: RA-18423030), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Private McCoy distinguished himself by heroic actions and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty near Kumgong-ni, Korea on 30 August 1952. While on a training march, his platoon stumbled into an unmarked mine field, exploding one mine and injuring three men. Private McCoy, hearing the blast, ran to the aid of the wounded men. Realizing that there were more mines in the area, he led the evacuation of the first man and formed a stretcher party. Taking no heed of the personal dangers involved, he returned to the mined area where he once again led the evacuation of another wounded man. His aggressive actions so inspired his comrades that the remainder of the evacuation was completed in an orderly and disciplined manner. Private McCoy's heroic devotion to duty, valiant spirit, and willingness to endanger himself to aid his comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces
General Orders No. 235 - May 17, 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Airman First Class Newton P. McDonald, United States Air Force, for heroism involving voluntary risk of life not involving actual conflict with an enemy while serving as a member of a crash rescue team, 6161st Air Installations Squadron, Yokota Air Base, on the evening of 18 November 1951. Airman McDonald and his crew arrived at the scene shortly after a bomb-laden B-29 type aircraft had crashed on take-off and burst into flame. Despite the fact that he knew the blazing aircraft was loaded with high octane gasoline and demolition bombs which could explode at any moment, Airman McDonald deliberately entered the wreckage in an attempt to rescue members of the ship's crew. Airman McDonald's selfless courage and total disregard of personal safety beyond the call of duty reflected great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 663 - November 2, 1951
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal [then Private First Class] Jack E. McFadden (ASN: US-53004725), United States Army, for heroism as a member of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, on 5 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date, Corporal McFadden was a member of a 1st Battalion outpost. Situated near the outpost was a sizeable enemy ammunition dump of highly explosive mortar shells. During the day the ammunition dump caught fire, threatening everyone in the area. Corporal McFadden, completely disregarding his own safety, advanced to the scene of the fire and threw several heated shells over an embankment before they exploded. He then used sand to smother the flames burning dangerously close to the remaining ammunition. The immediate actions of Corporal McFadden saved the lives of a wounded prisoner and several members of the outpost who were in the immediate vicinity. The heroic actions performed by Corporal McFadden reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 72 - September 30, 1954
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Orval D. McGee, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the 77th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on 30 March 1954. While in his unit supply room, he heard a loud crash. Running out he observed that a C-119 aircraft had crashed into a mess hall building in the area. Realizing the possibilities of an explosion, he first tried to warn personnel away from the area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he then ran into the flaming wreckage to assist in the rescue of injured personnel. He remained until all personnel had been removed and the fire was completely under control. Corporal McGee's prompt and courageous action was instrumental in saving lives of injured personnel and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 302 - July 16, 1951
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant Edward J. McGuire (ASN: RA-16308395), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of the 2d Quartermaster Company, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 9 January 1951, in the vicinity of Chungju, Korea. Sergeant McGuire was in charge of the detail unloading supplies in the airlift for divisional and attached units during the critical period prior to the launching of the Wonju offensive. On that day Sergeant McGuire was unloading a C-46 when the landing gear of another C-46 collapsed and crashed into the plane which was being unloaded. Sergeant McGuire leaped to safety just before the crash. Despite the danger of imminent explosion and fire from the leaking gasoline, and with complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant McGuire entered the plane and removed the Crew Chief to safety. He then re-entered the plane end removed the co-pilot who later died. Entering the plane for the third time he removed the body of the pilot. His alertness and disregard for personal safety undoubtedly saved the life of the Crew Chief. The heroism displayed by Sergeant McGuire reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.
Headquarters, EUSAK
General Orders No. 144 - 16 March 1951
Captain Francis P. McGuire, 01551910, Ordnance Corps, United States Army. Captain McGuire, a member of 19th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squad, is cited for heroic action near Kunchon, Korea on 4 and 5 October 1950. On 4 October 1950, Captain McGuire learned that a railway tunnel was blocked by burning and exploding ammunition. Realizing the importance of the tunnel to our advancing forces, Captain McGuire proceeded immediately to the site. Intense heat and smoke, and danger from exploding ammunition made entrance to the tunnel extremely hazardous, but Captain McGuire and three companions, without regard to their own safety, entered the north end of the tunnel and cleared live ammunition to the edge of the fire. The following day, Captain McGuire and his companions entered the south end of the tunnel and completely cleared it of all hazardous ammunition, enabling railway wrecking crews to work in the tunnel in comparative safety. The heroic action of Captain McGuire reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the federal service from New York. (This award supersedes the award to this officer of the Bronze Star Medal for service on the same date, as published in Section I, General Orders Number 129, this headquarters, 10 March 1951, and so much thereof as pertains to that award is hereby revoked).
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division
General Orders No. 22 - January 12, 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Captain (Infantry) Leo John Meyer (ASN: 0-576198), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On 15 August 1951, while Captain Meyer and a fellow officer were walking on the bank of a rain-swollen river near Saetto, Korea, the latter lost his footing and, falling into the water, was rapidly swept away from the bank. Taken completely by surprise, the officer, unable to aid himself, began to call for help. Unhesitatingly responding to his comrade's desperate situation, Captain Meyer jumped into the water and, fighting his way against the strong current, reached his struggling friend. Then, securing a firm grasp on the officer's right arm, he succeeded in swimming with him to the bank. The heroic regard for the welfare of a fellow soldier displayed by Captain Meyer reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 75 - August 6, 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Master Sergeant Albert L. Miller, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 320th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion. Master Sergeant Miller distinguished himself by heroism at Fort Benning, Georgia, on 20 October 1951. While participating in a demonstration of dropping heavy equipment from a flying aircraft, the extraction chute attached to a 105-mm howitzer failed to function properly and necessitated releasing the equipment within the aircraft. During the binding down of this equipment, the howitzer was extracted, causing a shifting of a ¾-ton truck which caught and pinned a member of the crew against the side of the aircraft. Acting quickly and at risk of his life, Sergeant Miller moved behind the swaying load and severed the shroud lines of the extraction chute so that the truck could be moved to free the trapped member of the crew. By his prompt and courageous action in this emergency, Sergeant Miller not only prevented possible serious injury to his comrade who was pinned by the truck but also eliminated a danger threatening the aircraft and all aboard.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division | Medical Detachment, 72nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 392 - August 3, 1951
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved 2 July 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy is awarded to Sergeant John R. Miller, Army Medical Service, Army of the United States, distinguished himself by heroic action near Yongdong-Po, Korea on 1 January 1951. On that date Sergeant Miller was attached to a tank company being transported by rail to the Seoul area. While the train was stopped on a rail siding, a soldier was struck by a train traveling on the next track. The injured soldier, attempted to crawl under the wheels of the moving train. Sergeant Miller rushed to his side and struggled to pull the man to safety. During the struggle Sergeant Miller was also struck by the train, but succeeded in holding the man free till the train had passed. Realizing the dangers of struggling with a delirious man who might have thrown him beneath the train's wheels, Sergeant Miller risked his life in a successful attempt to save another man'[s life. The courage displayed on this occasion by Sergeant Miller reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. Home of Record: Tennessee
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 378 - 15 October 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Gerald G. Miller (ASN: RA-16332710), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company F, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 7 August 1952 in the vicinity of Chorwon, North Korea. On that date Corporal Miller and three other members of his squad were digging a communications trench from a machine gun bunker situated on the top of Hill 266, commonly known as "Old Baldy", to a position on the reverse slope of the hill. He was employing a pick which struck and activated an enemy grenade. Although Corporal Miller could have immediately jumped to safety, he, with complete disregard for personal safety, seized the grenade and threw it in a direction away from his comrades where it exploded seconds later, in the air. Corporal Miller's mental alertness and courageous action in the face of extreme danger prevented serious injury or possible death to his comrades and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 40th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 464 - October 01, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Second Lieutenant (Medical Corps) Norman G. Miller (ASN: 0-67945), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy. Second Lieutenant Miller, 224th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Kumwha, Korea, on 14 August 1953. Lieutenant Miller, upon hearing that an ammunition dump had exploded, immediately went to the area. Learning that several men were hut by the explosion and were still in the danger zone, Lieutenant Miller, disregarding his personal safety, entered the burning and exploding area to assist in carrying the wounded men to safety. Lieutenant Miller's act was strictly voluntary and upon his own initiative, although he knew his life would be endangered during every moment he was in the danger area. Lieutenant Miller's heroic actions greatly aided in saving the lives of the men and won for him the admiration and respect of superiors and subordinates alike. The sincere devotion to duty, great bravery and initiative displayed by Lieutenant Miller reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 5 - January 5, 1952
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy is awarded to Master Sergeant Paul E. Ming (then Sergeant First Class), Army Medical Service, a member of Medical Company, 32d Infantry, who distinguished himself by heroism near Sangyang-ni, Korea. On 5 September 1951, while on his way to a creek near his camp, Sergeant Ming heard calls for help and racing to the stream, observed a comrade who was drowning after being seized by cramp while swimming. Immediately, Sergeant Ming, although fully clad, leaped into the stream in an attempt to rescue the struggling man. With a determined effort, Sergeant Ming succeeded in calming the frantic soldier and held him above the water until assistance came. The outstanding example of personal courage demonstrated by Sergeant Ming was undoubtedly responsible for saving the life of his comrade. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Ming reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Home of Record: Oklahoma
Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 103 - 13 March 1952The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant First Class Foister D. Miracle (ASN: RA-17290065), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Company C, 10th Engineer (Combat) Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 25 January 1952, near Small-arms-dong, Korea, Sergeant Miracle, with his Platoon Leader and another enlisted man, were assigned the detail of cleaning a roadway of anti-personnel mines. While proceeding cautiously through the suspected mine area approximately 30 yards in advance of the other two members of the detail, Sergeant Miracle heard an explosion to his immediate rear and upon turning saw one of the men lying helplessly on the ground. When the Platoon Leader proceeded to make his way to the wounded man, he activated another mine which seriously wounded him. Without hesitation, and cognizant of the fact that one miss step might cost him his life, Sergeant Miracle fearlessly ran to the side of the wounded men and rendered first aid by applying tourniquets to stop the bleeding. Having rendered all aid possible, he then left the mine field to summon medical aid. Returning with a stretcher detail, he carefully led them through the mine field to the positions of his wounded comrades and aided in their expedient evacuation to the Battalion Aid Station. Sergeant Miracle's heroic and courageous actions were instrumental to saving the lives of two of his comrades and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
Department of the Arm y
General Orders No. 49 - June 9, 1953
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Conrad X. Mizer, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery C, 718th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion, in the vicinity of Fort Funston, California, on 26 February 1953. A deep sea fishing boat Muskie of San Francisco ran aground on a sand bar approximately 150 yards off shore with four civilian men aboard. Two men gained shore injuring themselves in the process, and approached the area of Battery C for aid for the other two men. Lieutenant Mizer quickly organized a volunteer rescue party and immediately went on foot to the scene of the accident approximately 1 mile away. The two men remaining with the boat, because of injuries, cold, dangerous undertow, and heavy seas, were clinging to the wreckage. Lieutenant Mizer, with complete disregard for his safety, waded into the sea toward the boat, leading two enlisted men who had volunteered to aid in the rescue. At this time, one of the injured civilians was washed overboard by a huge breaker but was recovered and assisted to shore. He then again led his rescue party into the water and brought the second injured man to shore. The heroism displayed by Lieutenant Mizer reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division
General Orders No. 315 - August 14, 1953\
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), the Soldier's Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the dates indicated is awarded to First Lieutenant Gerald S. Modjeska, Medical Corps, United States Army, Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, distinguished himself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy on 28 July 1953 in the vicinity of Ansan, North Korea. On that date, Lieutenant Modjeska was serving in the Battalion Aid Station when a tremendous explosion occurred in a nearby ammunition dump, inflicting heavy casualties. He immediately rushed to the scene of action and upon arrival, began to render prompt medical attention to the injured men. Although the area in which he worked was being constantly showered by shrapnel from exploding mortar rounds, grenades and small arms ammunition, he worked unceasingly to care for the wounded. Despite near exhaustion, he administered first aid until all the wounded had been treated and evacuated. Lieutenant Modjeska's heroic actions were instrumental in saving the lives of many men and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Home of Record: Indiana
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division
General Orders No. 65 - January 28, 1952
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Corporal Nick A. Monastra (ASN: US_52053872), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company B, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, near Tonyong-ni, Korea, on 22 May 1951. Serving as Radio Operator, he accompanied his Company Commander in a trip forward to the assault elements of his unit. As he advanced along a narrow, slippery ledge, the officer suddenly slipped and fell over the precipice. In his plunge, he barely managed to grasp the ledge, to which he hung desperately in an extremely precarious position. Displaying excellent presence of mind, Corporal Monastra, although heavily burdened with his radio unhesitatingly lunged forward, grabbed his commander's arms and at the peril of his own life, pulled the officer back into the ledge. Corporal Monastra's heroism daring initiative and selfless devotion to a comrade undoubtedly saved the man's life and reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.
Battery A | 138th Field Artillery Battalion | Kentucky Army National Guard | Louisville, Kentucky | 2 August 1953
Private E-2 Henry Ford Moore, did, at 1055 hours on the second day of August 1953, while swimming in the Ohio River Chute off Towhead Island, and without regard for his own personal safety and at the risk of his life, save the life of a companion with whom he was swimming, Billy Chasteen, of 122 North Clay Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Billy became ill and yelled for help and Private Moore swam to his rescue, Billy clutched him frantically nearly causing both to loose their lives in the ensuing struggle. Private Moore, broke his friend's grip after wrestling briefly in the water. Billy immediately slipped under, and Private Moore surface dived six feet under water, lifted Billy to the surface and dragged him to the island shore. There he administered artificial respiration until rescued by the Cruiser Kismet. Artificial respiration was continued aboard the cruiser until they arrived at the Louisville Coast Guard Station where Billy was finally revived by the Coast Guard. The heroism displayed by Private Moore on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself, The Kentucky National Guard and the Military Service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 26 - April 2, 1954
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant Scott M. Moore, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of the Clearing Company, 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, at Rimbach, Germany, on 11 September 1953. While driving a 2 1/2 ton truck and trailer in convoy on field maneuvers, he stopped his vehicle in the center of the closely congested town of Rimbach. He observed that the trailer load of gasoline which he was towing was burning fiercely. Realizing the consequences that might result to the town, its population , and himself if the gasoline exploded, Sergeant Moore, with complete disregard for his personal safety, ordered his comrades out of the truck, promptly reentered the vehicle, and moved it to an uninhabited area. With the help of another soldier and a German civilian, he disconnected the trailer. While the truck was driven to a safe area, he remained in the vicinity of the trailer to warn personnel who were unaware of the danger. Sergeant Moore's prompt and courageous actions reflect great credit on himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 17 - March 8, 1954
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pride in presenting the Soldier's Medal (Posthumously) to Sergeant Leonard Moran (ASN: RA-11182918), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Battery A, 34th Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Infantry Division, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, on 7 January 1954. Acting in the capacity of assistant instructor of the hand grenade range, he observed a trainee under his supervision throw a live fragmentation grenade which failed to clear the parapet of the bay where he was stationed. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Sergeant Moran courageously threw his body between the grenade and the trainee, thus shielding the soldier from danger and absorbing the full force of the grenade explosion. Sergeant Moran's consummate valor, inspirational action, and supreme sacrifice in saving a human life reflect lasting glory on himself and are in keeping with the honored traditions of the military service.
Corporal Morga, a member of an Army military police battalion, distinguished himself by heroic achievement in the vicinity of Ulsan, Korea. On June 29, 1952, when a large fire broke out at an ammunition storage railroad depot, Morga attempted to evacuate railroad cars loaded with highly explosive materials. Flying shell fragments and exploding incendiary bombs prevented him from evacuating the cars, and noting that the fire was spreading toward other highly explosive materials stored nearby, he rushed to an adjacent village to alert the residents. He ran door to door, ordering the inhabitants to leave the area and personally assisted confused women, children and old people to safety. His actions, at risk of his own life, were instrumental in saving countless persons from death and serious injury. The heroism exhibited by Cpl. Morga on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Department of the Army
General Orders No. 2 6 - April 2, 1954
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier's Medal to Sergeant First Class Lonzo Morgan, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy as a member of Company C, 137th Tank Battalion (90-mm Gun), 37th Infantry Division, at Camp Polk, Louisiana, on 28 February 1952. He was serving as an instructor on a live hand-grenade range when an extremely nervous trainee entered the pit with him. At the command to throw, the trainee released the arming lever but held the grenade in his hand as he started to crouch below the parapet of the pit. With complete disregard for his personal safety and with utmost presence of mind, Sergeant Morgan pulled the man to an erect position and pushed him forward to the parapet, attempting to make the man throw the grenade. He grasped the man's arm and threw it in a forward motion, attempting to dislodge the grenade, but to no avail. He grasped the soldier's arm again and hit it on the forward edge of the parapet to dislodge the grenade from his hand and then pulled him to the ground. Sergeant Morgan's prompt and courageous action was responsible for preventing serious injury to his comrade and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
Mozenier, Cpl. Gerald W.
Headquarters, Department of the Army
General Orders 11 - 8 February 1955
Corporal Gerald W. Mozenier, Corps of Engineers, United States Army, a member of the Engineer Fire Fighting Company, 8075th Army Unit, distinguished himself by heroism in Pusan, Korea, on 18 August 1954. Corporal Mozenier was inspecting fire fighting equipment near the pier at Pusan Harbor when he and a comrade observed unusual actions of a young Korean girl on the sea wall and, realizing she contemplated suicide, they immediately approached her in an attempt to prevent her from leaping into the sea. Unheeding their efforts to dissuade her she broke away from them and threw herself into the water, at that time whipped into lashing waves and treacherous currents by the high winds of "Typhoon Grace." Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, Corporal Mozenier plunged into the turbulent waters fully clothed, swam to the stricken girl, and pulled her to safety. His prompt and courageous action in the face of danger undoubtedly saved the life of the Korean national and elicited deep respect and high commendation from his comrades and the people of Korea. Corporal Mozenier's courageous action reflects great credit on himself and upholds the esteemed traditions of the military service.