GO 19. SECTION III, AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL

VERNIE F. DAUBY, 35108762, Staff Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry. For heroic conduct in action on 18 September 1944 near ***, HOLLAND. Staff Sergeant DAUBY was a supply sergeant, Service Company. Following the parachute drop by this regiment, Staff Sergeant DAUBY as a part of the regimental supply section, was given the mission of assisting in the salvaging all equipment from this area and to assist in evacuating men injured in the drop. While engaged in completing this task the enemy began to attack and overran a large part of the drop zone. Staff Sergeant DAUBY quickly prepared supplies for removal to secure areas and assisted in the evacuation of all men in the temporary aid station. While enemy swept the area with gun fire, making all movement extremely hazardous, and advanced nearer this position, Staff Sergeant DAUBY joined other men in the supply section in a covering action which enabled the supply wagons to evacuate the area. The determined action of Staff Sergeant DAUBY gave valuable assistance in the safeguarding of equipment which was vital to the continuation of a successful defense of the regimental sector. Entered military service from CANNELTON, INDIANA.