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

LARNEY R. VANCOURT, 15337620, Corporal, 508th Parachute Infantry. For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy for the period 17 September to 10 November 1944 near ***, HOLLAND. Corporal VANCOURT, a section leader, 81mm platoon, First Battalion, performs his duties in an exemplary manner. During the entire operation in The NETHERLANDS, this non-commissioned officer was alert and energetic in the accomplishment of all fire missions of his 81mm mortar section. He exposed himself to enemy artillery and small arms fire in order to observe the fire of his guns, directing his section in the prompt accurate placing of mortar fire in support of his battalion operations. His ceaseless efforts made of his 81mm mortar section a closely coordinated team highly dependable at all times. The exemplary conduct of Corporal VANCOURT enabled him to render an important service to his battalion and to his regiment. Entered military service from RIVESVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA.