D-Day Award photos

[captaxe]

A while back I posted this photo of American winners of British valor awards for D-Day.

 

 

USMF members identified the two soldiers at the far end of the photo, including Capt. Samuel H. Ball of the 146th Engineer Combat Battalion (on left)

 

 

Heavily decorated Sgt. Phil Streczyk of the 1st Division is on the right.

 

 

Recently, I acquired this photo of Lt. William A. Anderson of Co. A of the 146th Combat Engineers receiving a DSC for his actions on D-Day. Anderson, who was wounded that day, led Gap Assault Team #2 on Omaha Beach, and was recognized for "extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations. . . ." and " his intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty"

 

[captaxe]

Here is detail from the photo:

 

 

Along with this photo, I also picked up a post-award photo of Lt. Col. Lawrence Meeks of the 29th Division's 2nd Battalion, 116th Regiment. He won the Silver Star for his D-Day actions.

 

 

 

Also in the lot (and keeping in the D-Day vein) was this March 1945 shot of Col. James Rudder, who, as is well known, commanded the 2nd Ranger Battalion on D-Day and won the DSC. Here he is as commander of the 28th Division's 109th Regiment pictured with Gen. Norman Cota, commander of the division

 

[sgtdorango]

Extraordinary pics!!....whats story on the "H" on Col. Rudders helmet!?......mike :think:

[1944]

Excellent Pictures you have got there Amazing

Any Info on the 101st Airborne Paratrooper on the Far Left ?

well done and thanks for sharing :thumbsup: .

[Allan H.]

Excellent Pictures you have got there Amazing

Any Info on the 101st Airborne Paratrooper on the Far Left ?

well done and thanks for sharing :thumbsup: .

 

Yeah, who is that unidentified 2 star commander of the 101st on the far left?

That's Maxwell Taylor.

 

Sorry 1944, just teasing a little bit.

 

Here's his citation taken from the Hall of Heroes [urlhttp://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=23132[/url]

 

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General [then Brigadier General] Maxwell Davenport Taylor (ASN: 0-14898), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Division Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Landing with his parachute unit in enemy territory and in the face of intense enemy fire, Major General Taylor quickly organized the control elements of the Division Headquarters. Perceiving that the important causeway at Carentan could not be taken by the unit assigned that mission, General Taylor personally led elements of the Division Headquarters and other special troops in an attack on the causeway. General Taylor led the successful assault and seized the causeway thereby clearing the way for the advance of the sea borne units. The courage and outstanding leadership displayed by General Taylor exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)

 

Allan

[Johan Willaert]

Here's the earlier tread about this picture....

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=45716

[1944]

Thanks for that info Johan :thumbsup: .

Nice Close up shots on that link.

[Johan Willaert]

Here's a still from the George Stevens color DVD showing Taylor receiving the Medal from Monty...

[1944]

Wow Excellent even better again close up picture Johan

Thanks for Sharing it appricated on this side

[1944]

Yeah, who is that unidentified 2 star commander of the 101st on the far left?

That's Maxwell Taylor.

 

Sorry 1944, just teasing a little bit.

 

Here's his citation taken from the Hall of Heroes [urlhttp://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=23132[/url]

 

Awarded for actions during the World War II

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General [then Brigadier General] Maxwell Davenport Taylor (ASN: 0-14898), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Division Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Landing with his parachute unit in enemy territory and in the face of intense enemy fire, Major General Taylor quickly organized the control elements of the Division Headquarters. Perceiving that the important causeway at Carentan could not be taken by the unit assigned that mission, General Taylor personally led elements of the Division Headquarters and other special troops in an attack on the causeway. General Taylor led the successful assault and seized the causeway thereby clearing the way for the advance of the sea borne units. The courage and outstanding leadership displayed by General Taylor exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)

 

Allan

 

Could'nt actually make out the two stars on the M1C Paratrooper's Helmet as from the distance need a pair of glasses i guess :-)!!!!

But thanks to Johan he gave me a nice close up on the link provided of the picture.

Thanks Allan for the info anyways i new the info on him just didnt know who it was

Thanks

 

Tomás

[Johan Willaert]

You're welcome...

 

Tha DVD's available from amazon.co.uk here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Day-Berlin-DVD-G...6439&sr=8-2

 

BTW while we always hear and read that IKE-jackets were based upon the British Battle Dress Blouse, isn't it amazing that Monty wears what looks like an American made IKE-jacket at that event?

[1944]

You're welcome...

 

Tha DVD's available from amazon.co.uk here:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Day-Berlin-DVD-G...6439&sr=8-2

 

BTW while we always hear and read that IKE-jackets were based upon the British Battle Dress Blouse, isn't it amazing that Monty wears what looks like an American made IKE-jacket at that event?

 

Thanks for the link Johan,

That you have provided me with for the DVD Muchely appricated on this side just to let you know my friend !

I will have to get it would be very intresting to watch for sure. :thumbsup: .

 

Yes it is amazing well spotted that Monty is wearing an American made Ike Jacket

well spotted on the photo on your behalf amazing shurely.

 

Tomás.

[17thairborne]

captaxe et al,

What a great piece of research work. Thanks for posting.

 

oz

[Sabrejet]

I've seen several b&w stills of Monty, presumably taken at the time of that event, which do indeed appear to show him wearing an American-made Ike jacket as opposed to his usual BD blouse. Perhaps on first seeing one (they were very new-issue then) he remarked favourably about it and...voila...maybe Ike himself.. or General Bradley..arranged for him to be given one. Lend-lease?!

 

Sabrejet