Vernon was the son of Daniel Long and Nina Clark. At the age of 21 he married Florence Satter in Warsaw, New York. Later he married Estelle Amelia Long.
It was reported in the Wyoming County Times on 8/30/1945 that he was given the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on 11-20-1944 when he, with other of his unit engaged the enemy while under heavy fire.
He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. This is the country's third highest award for heroic valor. While attached to the 399th Infantry Regiment, on the night of 12-18-1944, in Bitche, France, near the German boarder, the night patrol of which he was a member, was suddenly fired upon by the enemy. Other members of the patrol immediately took cover and PFC Vernon Long delivered answering fire from his sub-machine gun, continuing covering until all members of the patrol were able to retire to safety. Pvt. Long did not return from this action and was a prisoner of the Germans for 5 months. In May 1945 his parents received a letter that he had been liberated and was hospitalized in the United States.
The following is his Silver Star 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 Private First Class Vernon A. Long, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Bitche, France, during World War II. Private First Class Long's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945); Action Date: World War II; Service: Army; Rank: Private First Class; Regiment: 399th Infantry Regiment; Division: 100th Infantry Division.
The soldiers who fought in Bitche, France became known as those "Sons of Bitches," a term meant with respect for those men. Vernon continued with an Army career. For some time he served in Korea and Viet Nam. In 1950 he was an Army recruiter in Buffalo, New York. In 1967 he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). He had at least three children.
Thanks to Chuck Cummins for help with biographical research.
Military Information: SFC, US ARMY
It was reported in the Wyoming County Times on 8/30/1945 that he was given the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on 11-20-1944 when he, with other of his unit engaged the enemy while under heavy fire.
He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. This is the country's third highest award for heroic valor. While attached to the 399th Infantry Regiment, on the night of 12-18-1944, in Bitche, France, near the German boarder, the night patrol of which he was a member, was suddenly fired upon by the enemy. Other members of the patrol immediately took cover and PFC Vernon Long delivered answering fire from his sub-machine gun, continuing covering until all members of the patrol were able to retire to safety. Pvt. Long did not return from this action and was a prisoner of the Germans for 5 months. In May 1945 his parents received a letter that he had been liberated and was hospitalized in the United States.
The following is his Silver Star 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 Private First Class Vernon A. Long, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Bitche, France, during World War II. Private First Class Long's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945); Action Date: World War II; Service: Army; Rank: Private First Class; Regiment: 399th Infantry Regiment; Division: 100th Infantry Division.
The soldiers who fought in Bitche, France became known as those "Sons of Bitches," a term meant with respect for those men. Vernon continued with an Army career. For some time he served in Korea and Viet Nam. In 1950 he was an Army recruiter in Buffalo, New York. In 1967 he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). He had at least three children.
Thanks to Chuck Cummins for help with biographical research.
Military Information: SFC, US ARMY
Vernon was the son of Daniel Long and Nina Clark. At the age of 21 he married Florence Satter in Warsaw, New York. Later he married Estelle Amelia Long.
It was reported in the Wyoming County Times on 8/30/1945 that he was given the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on 11-20-1944 when he, with other of his unit engaged the enemy while under heavy fire.
He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. This is the country's third highest award for heroic valor. While attached to the 399th Infantry Regiment, on the night of 12-18-1944, in Bitche, France, near the German boarder, the night patrol of which he was a member, was suddenly fired upon by the enemy. Other members of the patrol immediately took cover and PFC Vernon Long delivered answering fire from his sub-machine gun, continuing covering until all members of the patrol were able to retire to safety. Pvt. Long did not return from this action and was a prisoner of the Germans for 5 months. In May 1945 his parents received a letter that he had been liberated and was hospitalized in the United States.
The following is his Silver Star 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 Private First Class Vernon A. Long, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Bitche, France, during World War II. Private First Class Long's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945); Action Date: World War II; Service: Army; Rank: Private First Class; Regiment: 399th Infantry Regiment; Division: 100th Infantry Division.
The soldiers who fought in Bitche, France became known as those "Sons of Bitches," a term meant with respect for those men. Vernon continued with an Army career. For some time he served in Korea and Viet Nam. In 1950 he was an Army recruiter in Buffalo, New York. In 1967 he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). He had at least three children.
Thanks to Chuck Cummins for help with biographical research.
Military Information: SFC, US ARMY
It was reported in the Wyoming County Times on 8/30/1945 that he was given the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action on 11-20-1944 when he, with other of his unit engaged the enemy while under heavy fire.
He was also awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. This is the country's third highest award for heroic valor. While attached to the 399th Infantry Regiment, on the night of 12-18-1944, in Bitche, France, near the German boarder, the night patrol of which he was a member, was suddenly fired upon by the enemy. Other members of the patrol immediately took cover and PFC Vernon Long delivered answering fire from his sub-machine gun, continuing covering until all members of the patrol were able to retire to safety. Pvt. Long did not return from this action and was a prisoner of the Germans for 5 months. In May 1945 his parents received a letter that he had been liberated and was hospitalized in the United States.
The following is his Silver Star 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 Private First Class Vernon A. Long, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action at Bitche, France, during World War II. Private First Class Long's gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, 100th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945); Action Date: World War II; Service: Army; Rank: Private First Class; Regiment: 399th Infantry Regiment; Division: 100th Infantry Division.
The soldiers who fought in Bitche, France became known as those "Sons of Bitches," a term meant with respect for those men. Vernon continued with an Army career. For some time he served in Korea and Viet Nam. In 1950 he was an Army recruiter in Buffalo, New York. In 1967 he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). He had at least three children.
Thanks to Chuck Cummins for help with biographical research.
Military Information: SFC, US ARMY
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