US PARAS Moskalski, George P.

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  • SURNAME
Moskalski
  • FORENAME
George P.
  • UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company A)
  • RANK
Private
  • NUMBER
33851534
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Europe
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
 

ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/moskalski-george-p.22289/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private George P. Moskalski (ASN: 33851534), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 23 - 24 December 1944, near ****, Belgium. Private Moskalski was a machine gunner, Company A, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division. When the assistant gunner was wounded, he manned the gun alone and for twenty-four hours withstood all attempts to pierce his position and dislodge him. An enemy patrol infiltrated to his position and grenaded him. At 10 yards range, Private Moskalski opened fire, killing two and wounding several others. The patrol withdrew. Mortar and automatic weapons fire were then directed on his position. He remained steadfast, returning the fire throughout the night. The following day, enemy tanks laid direct fire on his position, but failed to dislodge him. An enemy plane then bombed and strafed him. A close hit covered Private Moskalski and his weapon with dirt. Crawling clear, he cleaned his gun, took up a new position in a bomb crater, and resumed firing, killing nine Germans. Private Moskalski's outstanding heroism held off a numerically overwhelming force of Germans and enabled his unit to successfully repel the attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91271
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