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Wwii U. S. Army Boots
Posted Tue, 02/01/2022 - 18:16
Carved into the inside of the boot is: Lt. The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), [then Major] Harold V. Maixner (ASN: 0-24439), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany.
On 27 January 1945, during an attack on Sinz, when his Battalion Commander was severely wounded, Major Maixner assumed command of the Battalion. Under intense enemy small arms and artillery fire, he personally reorganized and led his companies from an untenable position in the town, occupation of which would have caused great loss of life through encirclement by the enemy. On 25 February 1945, near Berrig, Germany, as he was coordinating the occupation and defense of a position just taken, an intense artillery concentration commenced falling on the position. Realizing that the fire was from American guns, Major Maixner, with utter disregard for his own safety, dashed through the rain of shrapnel, one hundred fifty yards to a radio whose operator had become a casualty.
Lying in an exposed position he contacted artillery liaison personnel and caused the fire to be lifted, undoubtedly saving many lives. Soon after this heroic deed the enemy launched a fierce counterattack.
Major Maixner ran forward, organized the disorganized companies, and personally led them in successfully repelling the enemy. His heroic leadership, gallantry under enemy fire, and supreme devotion to duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the United States Army. I strive to protect your privacy as well as mine. Thank you for your understanding. We cannot guarantee all the information on this item, we have researched to the best of our ability. If you have additional information it will be welcomed.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms". The seller is "johnb-pcvf" and is located in this country: US.
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- Region of Origin: United States
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)