James R. Spurrier
James R. Spurrier
Class of 1940
1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, USAFFE
Silver Star for gallantry while leading his troops in an attack of a strongly entrenched Japanese position.
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Emery M. Hickmam ’40
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 ’39
George Kassab
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 ’39
Wilfred F. Farrell
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 ’38
William R. Tumbelston
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 ’38
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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Francis P. Burk ’38
Francis P. Burk
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 ’35
Henry T Feige
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.
Herbert Amey ’35
Herbert R. Amey, Jr.
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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