UDTs Frey, Edward Ivan,Jr

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  • SURNAME
Frey
  • FORENAME
Edward Ivan,Jr
  • UNIT
U.S.N. UDT-1
  • RANK
Lieutenant Junior Grade
  • NUMBER
0-384274
  • DATE OF DEATH
19th January 1951
  • AGE
27
  • GRAVESITE
Prospect Hill Cemetery,York,York County,Pennsylvania
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from McKeesport,Pennsylvania
born 8.6.1923
son of Fannie May (nee Klinedinst) and late Edward Ivan Frey
UDT-18 in WW2 (Ensign)
award Bronze Star with V (Balikpapan,Borneo 1945)
award Silver Star (posthumous)
KIA Korea
 

DATE OF DEATH:

19-Jan-1951

AWARD:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/frey-edward-ivan-jr.47849/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Edward Ivan Frey, Jr. (NSN: 0-384274), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while attached to and serving with Underwater Demolition Team ONE, engaged in beach reconnaissance on the west coast of Korea. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey particularly distinguished himself in the face of the enemy. Serving as Officer-in-Charge of a UDT beach party which was attacked by guerrilla elements, he heroically organized and directed the withdrawal of his party from the beach. While under hostile fire, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey although armed only with a pistol, returned the enemy's fire in order to allow his unit to enter the water and drag their rubber boat toward an LCVP approaching the beach. After expending his ammunition he assisted in swimming another member of his unit to the pick-up area. In exposing himself to secure a line from the LCVP to the rubber boat, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Frey was wounded about the face by shrapnel. Despite his wounds he coolly continued to counsel his men and direct them to safer locations until such time as he was hit again and mortally wounded. His outstanding bravery, gallantry and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Bronze Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" to Ensign Edward Ivan Frey, Jr. (NSN: 0-384274), United States Navy, for heroic achievement as a Section Leader during a pre-assault demolition operation at Balikpapan, Southeastern Borneo, on 26 June to 30 June 1945. Ensign Frey led his section through the water and up to the beach, despite strong currents and heavy enemy shore fire, and there supervised demolition operations that contributed materially to the success of the assault landing. His disregard for personal safety and his determination to complete his mission despite sustained enemy resistance were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/300063
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