UDTs Basler, Gordon Fred

John Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Basler
  • FORENAME
Gordon Fred
  • UNIT
U.S.N. UDT-
  • RANK
Lieutenant Junior Grade
  • NUMBER
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Leyte, Philippine Islands 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Gordon Fred Basler, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of an Underwater Demolition Team engaged in reconnaissance of enemy-held landing beaches and defenses during the amphibious assault and capture of Leyte, Philippine Islands, in October 1944. In the face of intense enemy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, he bravely prepared the way for the operations of combat troops and by his courageous leadership and devotion to duty contributed greatly to the success of this hazardous mission. His courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/306685
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