- SURNAME
Arthur
- FORENAME
Lester Gorden
- UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company D)
- RANK
Technical Sergeant
- NUMBER
20311607
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
France 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DOW - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/arthur-lester-g.14816/CITATION:
Silver Star : From June 6 to June 8, 1944, while on outpost duty, the above named enlisted men protected the battalion command post and aid station. The determination and initiative displayed by these men while performing this duty set an example for the remainder of the company, which was engaged in repelling three counterattacks by a numerically superior enemy. They held tenaciously to their position against heavy enemy fire, thus permitting the safe withdrawal of their men. When finally cut off from the main body, and although without food, water or medical aid for a period of 48 hours, and despite being greatly outnumbered, these heroic men continued to harass the enemy, and refused to surrender. On June 8, 1944, the enemy was forced to withdraw, making it possible for these men to rejoin their unit. Their gallantry and courage reflect much credit upon themselves, and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
Jack E. Kuhn, Lester G. Arthur, Joseph L. Flanagan & Harry J. Fate all awarded Silver Star with same citation.
Jack E. Kuhn, Lester G. Arthur, Joseph L. Flanagan & Harry J. Fate all awarded Silver Star with same citation.
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37997379/lester-g-arthur
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