- SURNAME
Arthur
- FORENAME
Lester Gorden
- UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company D)
- RANK
Technical Sergeant
- NUMBER
20311607
- DATE OF DEATH
9th March 1945
- AGE
24
- GRAVESITE
Pine Grove Cemetery, Russell, Pennsylvania, USA
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Akeley, Warren County, Pennsylvania
born 04.08.1920
father Clyde J. Arthur (1890-1968)
mother Mildred W. (nee Wiggins) Arthur (1893-1986)
enlisted 17.02.1941, Warren, Pennsylvania
former 112 Infantry Regiment (Company I)
WIA 1944 France
award Silver Star
DOW Germany
DATE OF DEATH:
09-Mar-1945AWARD:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/arthur-lester-g.33659/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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