- SURNAME
Svendsen
- FORENAME
Theodore Q.
- UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company H)
- RANK
Private First Class
- NUMBER
39182930
- DATE OF DEATH
4th July 1944
- AGE
- GRAVESITE
Normandy American Cemetery,France Plot G Row 12 Grave 36
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Morrison County,Minnesota
award Silver Star
KIA Normandy
DATE OF DEATH:
04-Jul-1944AWARD:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/svendsen-theodore-q.38958/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 Corporal Theodore Q. Svendsen (ASN: 39182930), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 3d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 June 1944, near ****, France. At daylight Corporal Svendsen, concealed along the south bank of the Merderet River, inflicting many casualties on the enemy by placing sniping fire on German troops holding the causeway. During the latter part of the day, when our forces attacked the bridge, Corporal Svendsen moved to a position on the flank, and brought effective fire upon enemy reinforcements who were attempting to reach the bridge. He was again responsible for numerous casualties and was instrumental in our success against this well-fortified enemy position. After joining his unit at ****, he acted with marked aggressiveness and courage and forced the withdrawal of an enemy machine gun which was holding up our advance. This unselfish action cost Corporal Svendsen his life, but insured the success of his company in reaching the objective. His gallant determination at all times was a credit to the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/91682
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