RANGERS Branley, Michael J.

Craig Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Branley
  • FORENAME
Michael J.
  • UNIT
2nd Ranger Battalion (Company D)
  • RANK
Sergeant
  • NUMBER
12086140
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
France, June 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA December 1944 - See Roll of Honour
 

ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/branley-michael-j.4551/

CITATION:

Silver Star : SERGEANT MICHAEL J. BRANLEY, (12086140) Infantry, while serving with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself by gallantry in action. On the night of 6 June 1944, Sergeant Branley was wounded in the shoulder while on out post duty near St. Pierre DuMont, France. Disregarding his wound, he remained at his post and assisted in repulsing three fierce enemy counter-attacks. Displaying great gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Branley refused to withdraw to safety and fearlessly maintained his position without food or water for forty-eight hours. Such tenacity of purpose and proof of courage reflect great credit upon Sergeant Branley and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://wwiirangers.org/our-rangers/michael-j-branley/

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56297024/michael-j-branley
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