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HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBORNE DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE DIVISION COMMANDER
APO 469, U.S. ARMY
3 April 1945
GENERAL ORDERS)
NUMBER
46) I -- AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR MEDAL
GEORGE F. MCGRATH, 11116629,
Private First Class, 508TH Parachute Infantry. For gallantry in action on
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January 1945 near *** BELGIUM. Private First Class MCGRATH, Scout and
BAR Gunner, advanced toward the enemy machine gun which was holding up
the left flank of the attacking company. He encountered two enemy
riflemen, killed them and continued on toward the gun. Nearing the
position, Private First Class MCGRATH leaped to his feet, charged, firing
his BAR and wiped out the position. By his gallant actions, Private
First Class MCGRATH enabled his company to continue towards its objective
without further delay or additional casualties. His bravery reflects
great credit upon himself and the Airborne Forces of the United States Army.
Entered military service from BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
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