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the safety of a building. His conspicuous heroism, courage and extreme devotion to duty exemplify the
highest tradition of the military service.
First Lieutenant MAX SHORT, 0129766, Co. “K”, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry
Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against
an armed enemy. On November 11 1944, the 358th Infantry met intense resistance during an attack
against strong enemy positions near KOENIGSMACHER, FRANCE. Lieutenant SHORT, a platoon
leader of Company “K” quickly reorganized his depleted platoon into an effective fighting force and
daringly led them through intense fire in a bold assault. When the enemy retreated to prepared positions
on the crest of a hill, Lieutenant SHORT and his men followed in pursuit and engaged them in a fierce
hand-to-hand fight. Lieutenant SHORT killed one of the enemy with his gun butt and another with his
trench knife before he fell, mortally wounded. Inspired by his heroic actions the platoon continued on
and completely routed the enemy forces, killing and wounding many of them. Lieutenant SHORT’S
conspicuous bravery and supreme heroic devotion to duty exemplify the highest tradition of military
service.
Private First CLASS HAROLD R. MCQUAY, 35632671, Company “K”, 358th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with
military operations against an armed enemy in GERMANY. On 23rd November 1944, during action
near BUTZDORF, GERMANY, when the platoon of which Private McQUAY was a member became
separated from the company, he voluntarily braved intense fire to make contact with an adjacent
platoon. As he advanced he noticed an enemy machine-gun directing fire against another platoon. With
complete disregard for his own safety he boldly assaulted the gun and killed the crew with point blank
rifle fire, continued on until he reached the lead squad of the platoon that was his objective and lead it to
a position from which it could protect the exposed flank of his platoon. His conspicuous heroism,
courageous determination and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military
service.
Technical Sergeant WILLIAM W. MASTERS, 6285081. Company “K”, 358th Infantry
Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with
military operations against an armed enemy in GERMANY. On 21 March 1945, during an assault
against BRETZENHEIM, GERMANY, Sergeant MASTERS’ platoon was pinned down by intense
enemy machine-gun fire. Accompanied by an Automatic rifleman, Sergeant MASTERS started forward
to silence the gun. The rifleman was hit but the intrepid Sargent continued on alone, worming his way
forward under a hail of fire. He hurled a hand grenade into the enemy position and killed the gunner,
killed the assistant gunner when he attempted to take over the gun and the non-commissioned officer in
charge when he tried to rally his men. Leaderless and demoralized by Sergeant MASTERS’ heroic
action the rest of the enemy crew surrendered to him. Sergeant MASTER’S heroic action permitted his
platoon to advance and seize the town. The fearless determination and courageous devotion to duty
exemplify the highest traditions of the service.
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Captain CHARLES B. BRYAN, 0390490, Company “L”, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th
Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military
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