Award DSO Lt-Col. J.H. Wohner, 407th Infantry Regiment (Germany)

brithm · Mar 29, 2023

Award Distinguished Service Order Lieutenant Colonel John H. Wohner, 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment (O23142)

On 1st December 1944 a battalion of the 407th Infantry met strong German resistance near Flossdorf, Germany, and many officers and ranking non-commissioned officer became casualties. When the battalion was unable to advance for twenty-four hours, Lieutenant Colonel Wohner left his command post to assume personal command of the attack. Even though the men were pinned down by heavy enemy artillery and small arms fire he proceeded courageously to the head of the unit facing the enemy across open terrain. Even when the radio operator walking next to him was wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Wohner with utter disregard for his personal safety continued to move ahead and inspired his men to new heights so that they followed him, pushed ahead and took their objective. His unexcelled leadership and determination in his face of enemy fire and his extraordinary heroism reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
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WO 373/149/994

IWM BU 8378 Lieutenant Colonel John H. Wohner, 2nd Btn. 407th Infantry Regiment.

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