Emery M. Hickman
Class of 1940
2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, USAFFE

Silver Star for gallantry while leading his troops designated to seize and hold the Malacanon Palace, Philippines.

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George Kassab
Class of 1939
530th Squadron, 380th Bomb Group

Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during an air battle. In response to intelligence that a Japanese cruiser would possibly be in the vicinity, “Old Hickory, of the 530th Bomb Squadron piloted by Jack Brtton with George Kassab as the co-pilot, made the arduous flight from Fenton Field in Australia to Macassar in the Celbes. Although there was no cruiser, the Liberator (B-24 Bomber) was spotted and attacked by four Japanese Zeros (A6M Zero fighers). At first the Zeros unsuccessfully attacked with aerial burst bombs, and then reverted to more convention methods. The Liberator responded with 50cal fire. Despite sever damage, at the end of the ensuing fight, three Zeros were shot down. Lt. Kassab and the rest of the crew received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their “courageous service” during this air battle.

Wilfred F. Farrell
Class of 1939
1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division USAFE

Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry when he and First Lieutenant Johnson voluntarily pushed forward under heavy enemy fire beyond his own lines in an attempt to locate a better emplacement for his units machine-guns.

Prisoner of War After being captured during the above-mentioned mission, Captain Farrell was taken to Oflag (Offizierslager) 64, a prisoner of war camp for American officers in Poland.

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William R. Tumbelston
Class of 1937
1st Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division FMF Pacific

Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity  in action against Japanese forces on Iwo Jima.

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Richard O’Malley
Class of 1938
2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division USAFE

Silver Star for for gallantry, initiative and courage displayed displahed in action against an armed enemy.

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Frank Burk
Class of 1938
2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division USAFE

Silver Star for gallantry, initiative and courage. As the 4ID moved inland from Normandy, the Germans offered stiff resistance, but there was no counterattack until June 14. During a furious German charge, Major Burk took emergency command of Company E. Through his own initiative and daring leadership he ably lead his troops in repulsing the German attack.

 

Henry T. Feige
Class of 1935
UDT 6, Amphibious Forces, US Pacific Fleet

Silver Star for gallantry and intrepidity in the face of enemy sniper, machine gun and mortar fire as he prepared the way for the amphibious landing of combat troops during the invasions of Saipan and Guam Islands.

 

In 1943, the Army and Navy established the UDTs (Underwater Demolition Teams). These specialized units were the forerunners of the Navy Seals. Each unit was comprised of volunteers who were excellent swimmers. Their training was extensive and exhausting, often consisting of grueling exercises that were conducted in the ocean off Hawaii and the swamps of Florida with the alligators and snakes. They learned to reconnoiter beaches and the waters just offshore, as well as locating reefs, rocks, and shoals that would interfere with landing craft. They also became skillful in the use of explosives to demolish underwater obstacles planted by the enemy.

Herb Amey
Class of 1935
2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, FMF Pacific

Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the action against enemy Japanese forces on Tarawa, Gilbert islands.

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Joseph P. McCaffery
Class of 1927

1st Battalion, 8th Marines (Reinforced) 2nd Marine Division, FMF (Pacific)
Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of the First Battalion, Eighth Marines, Reinforced, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.

2nd Raider Battalion, 4th Marines, FMF Pacific
Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in action against enemy Japanese forces during the landing attack in the Cape Torokina Area, Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands.

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Charles Price
Class of 1902
Headquarters, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Pacific

Legion of Merit w/V for heroism during direct participation in the defense of the Samoa Islands during the period of 1942 and 1944.

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