General Orders 1946 - Fort Benning

States during the period indicated was awarded by General, J. M. Wainwright,
United States Armg, la the followiug-named enlisted man:
Sergeant Jo7m E. Boder (Army serial No. 10306?98), Infantry, Army of the
United States. 6 and 7 April 1942.
3. By direction of the President, unrler the provisions of Executive Order 9410,
4 February 1944 (sec. 11, WD Bul. 3, 1844), a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious
services in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United
States during the period indicated wns nw:trded by the Commanding General,
European Theatcr, to the following-named officer:
Major John F. Bell, 0380828 (then captain), Air Corps, Army of the United
States. Oclober 1943 to June 1644.
4. B5- dhfction of the President, under the provisions of Xxeentive Order 9419.
4 h'ebrunry 1044 (see. 11, WD Bul. 3, DM), a Bronze Star Medal for heroic
achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the
Uuited States during the periods indicated was warded by the WW Department
to the folloming-named officers, eulisted man, and individual:
Major CWarles T. Broton, 0301813 (then captain), Medical Carps, Army of
the United States, displayed heroic conduct as a prisoner of war of the Japanese
from 20 June to 10 July 1842 in Tayahas Province, Lumn, Philippine Islands.
When advised that 300 Americans were undergoing most cruel treatment in a
rqxirdl work enmp, he, as medical officer, Wlunteered to be sent tbere in an
attempt to alleviate their condition. Major Rrozm went courageously to the
camp, gnre mdical treatmenl to the suffering, and returned with survivors,
although his health was imlmircd serionsly as a result of the starvation and
other hardships to which he had been subjected.
Stall' Sergeant John J. Pefriccuicb (Army serial No. 120853OR), Air Corps.
Army of thc United States, a membcr of the 44th Bombardment Squadron, exhibited
valorous conduct on 27 March 1944. After compleling a mission over
France, the aircraft in which he was a crew nlernber was hit and set on fire
by enemy guns. A ditch landing mas made in the Bay of Biscny. Twa of the crew
were unconscious as a result of the crash landing, Sergeant Petricezriclt swam
to their rescue, removed their parachutes and hanlesses, inflated their life pre-
~emcrs, and snpporterl them until picked up by a Ushing hoat.
Alliert IlomwnoN, Italian civilian, who volunteered his services to the 3Glst
Infantry Regiment, was with troops attadring up the 8lopes of Mount Adane
in Italy on 16 April 1%5. Concentrated flre from three mell-camouflaged pillboxes
held un the advance and miner fire made all movement dancerous. On
his own initiative, Mr. Ronmptoli worked his may over rocky, forbidding terrain
to an escarpment from which he could ohserre the Geman posilions. Hc returned
with information which made possible the placing of intense fire on the
hostile pillboxes and emplacemenLs. By his heroic performance, Mr, RomagnoM
contributed materially Lo the success of the attack.
Captain Will.iam Cf. Walter8, 0103453 (then first lieutenant), Quartemlaster
Corps. Amy of the United Stales, a member of the 12th Signal Company (l'hilippine
Scouts), performed heroism in action at Bntaan, Pliilippine Islands, on 5
and 6 April 1942. When a heavy enemy nttnck outflnnlred friendly ponitians, he
personally organized points of resistance, led patrols against Jopanese loentions.
and exwswl himself to enemy rifle fire beyond the call of duty. Remaining in
war ol wiflldrawing troops, disregarding his safety, Captain Wulters did much
to bolster the morale of his troops and contributed materially to the defense
of the area.
AGO ~OSIB