Durward D. Baird
HOME OF RECORD:
Texas
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Division: 9th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 44 (March 27, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Durward D. Baird (ASN: 38425804), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period 21 February 1945 to 23 February 1945, during the operations in Germany. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
He also the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
HOME OF RECORD:
Texas
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Division: 9th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 44 (March 27, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Durward D. Baird (ASN: 38425804), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period 21 February 1945 to 23 February 1945, during the operations in Germany. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
He also the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Durward D. Baird
HOME OF RECORD:
Texas
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Division: 9th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 44 (March 27, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Durward D. Baird (ASN: 38425804), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period 21 February 1945 to 23 February 1945, during the operations in Germany. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
He also the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
HOME OF RECORD:
Texas
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Division: 9th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 44 (March 27, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Durward D. Baird (ASN: 38425804), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during the period 21 February 1945 to 23 February 1945, during the operations in Germany. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
He also the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Inscription
SGT 15 ENGR COMBAT BN 9 DIV TEXAS
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Entered the service from Texas.
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