Award Military Medal Tech 5. C.J. Richards, 953rd Field Artillery Bn (Germany)

brithm · Mar 28, 2023

Award Military Medal Tec 5 Grade Charles J. Richards, Battery A, 953rd Field Artillery Battalion (35730854)

On 16th November 1944 during a severe shelling of a forward artillery observation post located in the attic of a house in Germeter, Germany, Technician Fifth Grade RICHARDS, a fire control instrument operator, remained with an officer after other members of the party had taken shelter and volunteered to operation a radio.

Although the village was subjected to a terrific artillery barrage and several direct hits were made upon the house, Technician Fifth Grade RICHARDS remained steadfastly at his self-appointed task and greatly assisted the officer in locating targets and in relaying fire data to his battery.

The outstanding courage displayed by this gallant soldier made possible the destruction of vital enemy gun emplacements, which prevented casualties upon the friendly troops within the village.
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WO 373/149/956

IWM BU 8411 Pvt. Charles J. Richards, 953rd Field Artillery Battalion

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