Some time ago, I acquired this DSC from a fellow forum member. At the time, I was only able to find a brief summary of his citation on the Military Times website. Recently, I was able to locate the full citation from the General Order, and I wanted to share it here so that his extraordinary bravery and ultimate sacrifice could be remembered.   Silberberg was a draftee, not a career soldier, yet he exhibited courage and tenacity far beyond what could ever be expected. Based on hospital admission records, he was shot in both the arm and thorax before ultimately succumbing to his wounds. His actions took place in some of the most brutal terrain imaginable, in the steep, jungle-covered mountains of Mt. Purro, Luzon, against a determined and entrenched enemy. He now rests at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, at Plot A, Row 9, Grave 28.   Here is the full citation for his award: "For extraordinary heroism in action in the Southwest Pacific Area, on 9 June 1945. During an attack against a fanatical enemy force entrenched in precipitous, jungle-covered terrain on Mt. Purro, Rizal, Luzon, Philippine Islands, a platoon of Company A, 152d Infantry Regiment, was temporarily halted by intense small arms and mortar fire. Private Silberberg, in the lead, sighted an enemy pillbox, and, with complete disregard for personal safety, moved forward through a hail of automatic fire to the flank of the emplacement. Courageously charging the position, he killed its five-man crew. Then, discovering another pillbox 20 yards distant, he boldly resumed his one-man assault, but was seriously wounded by a burst of machine gun fire. Despite his painful injuries, he continued to advance and destroyed the emplacement and its three occupants. He then moved to a position where he began to deliver effective supporting fire for his platoon but in doing so received fatal wounds. By his outstanding display of battlefield courage, aggressive fighting spirit, and indomitable determination to destroy the enemy at every opportunity, Private Silberberg, at the cost of his life, was instrumental in assuring the success of his company’s mission, and his heroic actions are worthy of the highest traditions of the military service."   His heroism deserves to be remembered. If anyone reading this has access to a photograph of Silberberg, I would be incredibly grateful if you would be willing to share it. Bringing a face to his name would help honor his memory in a more personal way.  

Thanks to all who replied. I’ll keep it unopened for now. You never know when the right person will come along. 

I think it looks pretty sharp. Display is a bit fragmented but I think it'll work OK in this case!  Do you have your own railroad too?

Patch # 11  really doesn’t look to me like a military patch…. I’d tend to call it some kind of civilian military school.  (?B Military Academy?).  But, I have no knowledge of it, guessing only.

Thanks again, you have been super helpful! Also gave me some fun topics to research. 

I would not open it. U.S. Cabinet Bed was the last company to have a contract for the M8 launchers and many of their launchers were never issued. It wasn't long ago that it was fairly common to find U.S. Cabinet Bed launchers new in the box but those days are largely over.

Been kinda quiet on the Ordnance board so figured I would post a shadow box I just finished. Hope you guys like I think it came out ok.  Not sure what im gonna do with it...anyone got anything to trade? :) ,

Ken,   You could make this in your shed out back where you entertain. It would look great with a WWII vehicle sticking out of it!   ...Kat