Rank and Name, Private Richard Lee Steele.
Unit/Placed in, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, United States Army.
Richard is born approx. on 1924 in Oklahoma.
Richard enlisted the service in California with service number # 39569602.
Richard was in a General Hospital for wounds he got at the fights over Bagio in April, he died of a disease he received while renovating his wounds on 11 May 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star Medal, Good Combat Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.
Richard is buried/mentioned at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines.
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Silver Star Award
Richard L. Steele
HOME OF RECORD:
Shell Beach, California
AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Division: 37th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 37th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 170 (July 2, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Richard L. Steele (ASN: 39569602), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 37th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands. When his platoon suddenly received heavy small arms fire from the left flank on 22 April 1945, Private Steele voluntarily moved forward and, by making full use of the sparse cover, advanced to within 25 yards of the enemy emplacement. Throwing five hand grenades into the position, he caused three known casualties and facilitated the advance of his unit. Later he exposed himself to enemy fire on three different occasions, so that his platoon could locate and bring fire upon hostile positions. Private Steele’s gallant and aggressive actions aided greatly in the final reduction of the enemy emplacements. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
