WWII Bronze Star Medal Engraved wounded in head Officer 87 Div 345th Infantry For Sale

WWII Bronze Star Script Engraved wounded in head Officer 87 Div 345th InfantryWWII Bronze Star, slot broach named to: Howard M. Trowern Jr.reverse is Officially hand script engraved.No Bronze star box included.Trowern was 87th Infantry Div. 345th Infantry2LT Battlefield Commission.Battle of the Bulge, wounded Olzheim,Signed Photo of Trowern included, from attendance at Military veteran events.I have a few time entries from the "Library of Congress" video on Trowern.There at least one more video about Trowern on youtube.I have included excerpts from the Library of Congress Videoincluded is other data regarding the LOC video.Locate LOC website and Search Trowern on their page.
Screenshots act as information 36:00BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION at the age of 19 and was one of the youngest officers with a battlefield commission., for about 4 months until a younger officer was commissioned.at 37:00"I Know you got 2 Purple hearts and a bronze star. And if you don't mind, I'll read a little bit of this commendation that was given to your battalion, okay? The 2nd Bn 345th infantry regiment 87th. Infantry division distinguished itself by its extraordinary heroism, savage, aggressiveness, and indomitable spirit during its advance through the SIEGFRIED line and capture of olzheim Germany. From 5 through 9 February 1945, the second battalion attacked violently and captured olzheim in the face of extremely difficult terrain, fanatical enemy resistance and devastating artillery fire. In this exemplary accomplishment, the battalion advanced 11000 yd smashing 6000 yd through the SIEGFRIED line. Neutralized many pillboxes and bunkers. And captured 366 enemy prisoners, the brilliant tactical planning, rapid capture of assigned objectives and the conspicuous gallantry of each member of the second battalion 345th Infantry regiment 87th infantry division are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military service, and this was general orders 246 headquarters, 87 infantry division 19 July 1945. As approved by the commanding general United States armed forces European theater. That's pretty impressive !"
Trowern was wounded in the head, the bullet entered the crown of his helmet, entering the front while grazing his head and exiting the back of the helmet., at the battle of Olzheim. He shows the helmet and wears it on his head during the interview.He was also wounded in the leg by artillery shrapnel at the battle of the bulge.
Veterans History Project Service Summary:War or Conflict: World War, 1939-1945Branch of Service: ArmyUnit of Service: G Company, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, 3rd ArmyLocation of Service: Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; England; France; Germany; European TheaterHighest Rank: Second LieutenantCollection Number: AFC/2001/001/103585About this ItemTitleHoward Major Trowern, Jr. CollectionNamesLeisure WorldGuberman, JoanTrowern Jr., Howard MajorState of BirthNYHome StateMDHeadings- Trowern Jr., Howard Major- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal Narratives- United States. Army.FormDVDExtent1 itemRepositoryVeterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of CongressGenderMaleStatusVeteranService HistoryWorld War, 1939-1945Branch of Service: ArmyUnit of Service: G Company, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, 3rd ArmyLocation of Service: Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; England; France; Germany; European TheaterHighest Rank: Second LieutenantDates of Service: 1943-1946Entrance into Service: EnlistedMilitary Status: VeteranMaterialsVideo: DVD [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 10/21/2014)Collection NumberAFC/2001/001/103585Cite asHoward Major Trowern, Jr. Collection (AFC/2001/001/103585), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of CongressOnline Formatvideo
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