|
RESTRICTED HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
Office of the Division Commander
A.P.O. 469, U. S, Army,
22 May 1945. GENERAL ORDERS }
NUMBER -— 73 ) SECTION AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL, OAF LEAP CLUSTER......................I
AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL.................................................II
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, OAK LEAF CLUSTER....................III
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE.........IV
AWARD OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL ............................................. .V
|
|
IV — AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE: Under the provisions of AR 600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in letter 200.6 (AG) Headquarters XVIII Corps Airborne, dated 31 August 1944, the following named individuals are awarded the Bronze Star Medal: ROBERT J. BRODERICK, 39192574, Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry, For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy for the period 6 June 1944 to 17 February 1945 in NORMANDY., HOLLAND and BELGIUM. Sergeant BRODERICK, Platoon Sergeant, (then Squad Leader), Company "F", served with his regiment through all of its campaigns in the European Theater. By his calm efficiency, and his capacity for anticipating enemy capabilities, Sergeant BRODERICK has been a valuable contribution to the success of his company's missions. In the attack on ***, FRANCE, his skill in maneuvering his squad resulted in the capture of six 20mm guns. He - at all times - has demonstrated an exemplary devotion to duty, and his coolness under fire has inspired his men to great efforts. Entered military service from SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.
(Order set courtesy Rex Combs collection) |
