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CITATION Under the provisions of AR
600-45, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in letter 200.6
(AG), Headquarters XVIII Corps Airborne, dated 31 August 1944, the Silver
Star Medal is awarded to the following named individual.
Russell C. Wilde, 01013156, Captain, 508th Parachute
Infantry. For gallantry in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium.
Captain Wilde, Company Commander, Company "G", 508th Parachute Infantry, led
his company during the attack on ****, Belgium. This attack was made in the
face of heavy artillery and mortar fire and under extreme weather
conditions. Captain Wilde, demonstrating superb leadership, constantly
reorganized his company when it became disorganized under artillery fire and
point-blank fire from a group of enemy 88's and high velocity 75's which
were dug in along the slope of the ridge. The route of approach for the
attack was under constant enemy observation and provided little concealment
or protection. Captain Wilde's gallantry and courage were an inspiration to
his men. During the entire attack Captain Wilde demonstrated the highest
qualities of leadership and personal courage and was responsible for the
successful capture of the ridge, Entered military
service from Michigan.
Office of the Division Commander
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