General Orders 1946 - Fort Benning

2 By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419,
4 February 1914 (see. 11, TYD Bul. 3, 1B44), a Bronze Star illedal for meritorious
services in conncction with miiitnry operations against an enemy of the United
States during the period indicated was awarded by the Commanding General,
Eurn~ean Theater, to the foliowing-named officer:
Major Paul J. Durbin, 0374715, Infantry, Army of the United States. January
to May 1945.
3. By direction of the President, under the prorisions of Executive Order 9419,
4 February 1944 (see 11, WD Bul. 3, 1944), a Bronzc Slar Medal for heroic
achievement in conncction Nith Military operations against an enemy of the
United States during the period indicated mas awarded by tile War Department
to the foliowing-named individual:
Louis A. Xletoer, Amrricnn Red Cross, mhile serving with the 119th Infantry.
near Hehert, France, on 25 July 1944, displayed unuanxl courage during and
subsequent to a bombing raid. Mr. lileu;~ assisted in locating, excavating, and
renderina - first aid to the wounded, . desnilc - the hurstina - of burning ammunition,
and persisted in his efforts until the arca was clear of casualties.
4. By direction of the President, under the "ruvisions of Bxecutire Older 9419,
4 February 1B44 (see. IT, WD Bul. 3, 1944); a Bronse Star Medal for heroic
achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the
United States durina - the DCriOd indicated was awarded bv the former Commauding
General, 26th Infantry Division, to the folioming-named officer:
Captain El&red K. Hutchinson, 01312104, Company H, lOlst Infantry Regiment,
Army of thc United States, displayed heroic leadership near Mayenvic, France,
on 8 Norember 1044, in attempting with one other to outflank and eliminate a
Strong enemy posilion barring the forward morcmcnt of his platoon. Although
he was seriously wounded and unable to complete his effort, Captain IIatchiG
son's heroic actions inspired his platoon to move formnrd an* destroy the
resistance.
5. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419,
4 February 1914 (see. 11, WU Bul. 3, ISM), a Bromc Star Medal for heroic
achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the
United States during the periods indicated was awarded by the Commauding
General, European Theater, to the following-named officers and enlisted man:
Stnff Sergeant Robert W. Fish (Army serial No. 32010800), Company E, 2i4th
Infantry, Army of the Uniied States, courageously defendcd his company's position
against great odds near Kerbach, France, on 18 February 1943. Brnvcly
manning a machine gun in the face of intense enemy fire, after others had
hecome cn8unlties or witltdrawn, Sergeant Fis& and one olher soldier fired back
with such deadly effcct that a strong German infantry attack was stopped and
the company position was saved.
Captain Irvin Juster, 013059GZ (formerly fi~t lieutenant), Infantw, Army of
the United States, distinguished himself on 19 December 1944 by volunteering
to lcad a motorized patrol of the 422d Infantry Ilegimcnt near Halenfeld, Germany.
The members of this patrol, by preventing an enemy ambush, saved the
lives of mrrv of their comrades. Captain Jzlster's unselfish mnduet, forceful
leadership, and disregard for his own safety reflceted credit on himself and
the armed forces.
Second Lieutenant Oarl R. Pohlad, 02016349 (then staff sergeant), Company
C, 410th Infantry Regiment, as a member of a patrol behind enemy lines, di