Richard served as a Private, Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided 312 Pierpont Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on March 15, 1944 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was noted as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" by small arms fire on April 17, 1945 in the vicinity of Kehnert, Germany northeast of Magdeburg along the Elbe River during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42088978
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Richard W. Stoll (ASN: 42088978), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 17 April 1945. Private Stoll was on outpost duty during the course of a strong enemy attack. Although it soon became apparent that his position would be over-run by the enemy, Private Stoll remained at his post, firing his rifle until he had expended his last round, then started toward his platoon command post. He was wounded by enemy fire, but heroically continued forward until he reached his platoon leader, to whom he imparted information relative to the strength and disposition of the attacking troops, thereby enabling his unit to thwart the attack.
General Orders: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (May 22, 1945)
Action Date: April 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company K
Regiment: 134th Infantry Regiment
Division: 35th Infantry Division
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He resided 312 Pierpont Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on March 15, 1944 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was noted as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" by small arms fire on April 17, 1945 in the vicinity of Kehnert, Germany northeast of Magdeburg along the Elbe River during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42088978
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Richard W. Stoll (ASN: 42088978), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 17 April 1945. Private Stoll was on outpost duty during the course of a strong enemy attack. Although it soon became apparent that his position would be over-run by the enemy, Private Stoll remained at his post, firing his rifle until he had expended his last round, then started toward his platoon command post. He was wounded by enemy fire, but heroically continued forward until he reached his platoon leader, to whom he imparted information relative to the strength and disposition of the attacking troops, thereby enabling his unit to thwart the attack.
General Orders: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (May 22, 1945)
Action Date: April 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company K
Regiment: 134th Infantry Regiment
Division: 35th Infantry Division
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Richard served as a Private, Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided 312 Pierpont Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on March 15, 1944 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was noted as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" by small arms fire on April 17, 1945 in the vicinity of Kehnert, Germany northeast of Magdeburg along the Elbe River during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42088978
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Richard W. Stoll (ASN: 42088978), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 17 April 1945. Private Stoll was on outpost duty during the course of a strong enemy attack. Although it soon became apparent that his position would be over-run by the enemy, Private Stoll remained at his post, firing his rifle until he had expended his last round, then started toward his platoon command post. He was wounded by enemy fire, but heroically continued forward until he reached his platoon leader, to whom he imparted information relative to the strength and disposition of the attacking troops, thereby enabling his unit to thwart the attack.
General Orders: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (May 22, 1945)
Action Date: April 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company K
Regiment: 134th Infantry Regiment
Division: 35th Infantry Division
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He resided 312 Pierpont Street, Rochester, Monroe County, New York prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on March 15, 1944 at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was noted as being employed as a Bookkeeper and/or cashier and also as Single, without dependents.
He was "Killed In Action" by small arms fire on April 17, 1945 in the vicinity of Kehnert, Germany northeast of Magdeburg along the Elbe River during the war.
He was awarded the "Silver Star" and the Purple Heart.
Service # 42088978
( Bio by: Russ Pickett )
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Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during World War II
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Richard W. Stoll (ASN: 42088978), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 17 April 1945. Private Stoll was on outpost duty during the course of a strong enemy attack. Although it soon became apparent that his position would be over-run by the enemy, Private Stoll remained at his post, firing his rifle until he had expended his last round, then started toward his platoon command post. He was wounded by enemy fire, but heroically continued forward until he reached his platoon leader, to whom he imparted information relative to the strength and disposition of the attacking troops, thereby enabling his unit to thwart the attack.
General Orders: Headquarters, 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (May 22, 1945)
Action Date: April 17, 1945
Service: Army
Rank: Private
Company: Company K
Regiment: 134th Infantry Regiment
Division: 35th Infantry Division
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