General Orders 1946 - Fort Benning

the tank. Still standing, he fired into the fox hole until incapacitated by a bullet
shattering his left hand.
Private First Clans Virgil a. Haifley (Army serial No. 16014423), Infantry,
Army of the United States, on 2 May 1042, displayed gallantry in action against
the enemy ncnr Bacolod. Mindando, Philippine Islands. On withdrawal of the
infantry forces, he remained behind aloue, engaging the invaders in an attempt
to slow the hostile adrnnee and to extricate stragglers from the enemy hold.
Private ITaifley remained In position so long that he mas surrounded and cam-
pelled to return from within the enemy lines at night.
Major llaw Cor Lang, 04440, United States Marine Corps, commanding
officer, Company A, Fourth Marines, displayed eonspicnous gallantry on Corregi-
dm, Philippine Islands, from April to May 1942. Despite daily artillery bom-
bardments and frequent air attacks, he exposed himself courageously in the
course or his daily visits to all positions, thus contributing materially to strength-
ening of morale and esprit among his men to meet the subsequent landings on
5 May, when he met his death while directing thc action. Major I,ang'a conduct
reflects great credit on himself nnd the United States Marine Corpa.
Major Fromi8 Wiilioms, 04533, commanding officer, 4th Tactical Battalion,
4th Marines, United States Marine Corps, displayed outstanding gallantry on
Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 24 .4pril 1942. Learning that a battery had
been practically destroyed and set aEre hx a heavy enemy artillery concentration,
he organized a rescue squad and, despite the imminence of an explosion from the
magazine, conrageously directed the removal of the wounded and extinguishment
of the flame% bfajor Willtams' conduct reflects credit on himself and the United
Scatcs Xarine Corps.
IV..SILVER STAR.-I. Bv direction of the President. nnder the Drovisions
of the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43,19181, a Sllvei Star for
gallantry in action during the period indicated was awarded by the Wac D~part-
ment to the following-named omcer:
Colonel George A. Hutchinson, 0101910, FMd Artillery, Army of the United
States, Headquarters Y Forcc, United States driny Forces, China-India Burma
Theater, displayed outstanding gallantry in an isolated area of China on 16
October 1943. When a party of Americans, of which he was the senior, were
Suddenly attacked by a superior force of handits, he dismounted quickly from
his truck, returned the fire, and, though wounded, continued to expose himself in
dirceting the actions of his men and stopping the attack. Colonel Hutchihsmss
courageous conduct raeets credit an himself and the military serviee.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the set of Congress
amroved 9 Jnly 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), a Silver Star for gallantry in action
during the periods indicated was awarded by General J. M. Wainwright, United
States Army, to the following-named officers and enlisted man:
Colonel Malcolm V. Fortier, 05G04. Infantry, United States Army, displayed
gallantry in action on Bntaan, Philippine Islands, from 8 January to 24 Februarr
sion to make a determined stand against all enemy attaelrs. Re visited frontline
units during operations to give instructions ns to improving positions and
placing of automatic wcapons. On 22 January when an enemy break-throuch -
forced the withdrawal of the division command post, Colonel Fortier, although
the command post was undr fire from enemy snipers, remained at the old posilian
to direct operations.
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