The award presentation shown on this page ,page 135 and many other pages on this site are examples of the awards that our 63rd Infantry Division veterans may be eligible for, even 70 years after the fact. So, if you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran it wouldn't hurt to check with your Webmaster (Fred Clinton- joyclint@comcast.net) to see if you are eligible for a well deserved award. The Bronze Star Medal application process is explained at www.63rdinfdiv.com/bulletinboardpage2.html and the French Legion of Honor award application process is explained at www.63rdinfdiv.com/LegionofHonorpage1.html. If you can find the proper documentation to make the application, contact your webmaster for assistance. |
S/Sgt Emmit Ray Kenney, E Company 253d Infantry Regiment-1945 |
The next few photos and Bio, pertain to Pfc Alf L. Crutchfield, I and M Companies, 254th Infantry Regiment. Pfc Crutchfield's widow, Imogene, contacted the Webmaster and Historian of the 63rd Infantry Division and found that Pfc Crutchfield qualified for the award of a Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Service based on his earning the Combat Infantryman Badge. Mrs Crutchfield made the application and the results are shown below. |
The Crutchfield family at the awards presentation. |
Mrs Imogene Crutchfield and Major General Asher at the presentation ceremony for Pfc Crutchfield's Bronze Star Medal |
Pfc Alf L. Crutchfield's Bronze Star Medal and Certificate |
On 6 November 2015, Pfc Amedeo Petrongolo, G Company, 253d Infantry Regiment was awarded the French Legion of Honor. The following bio and photos relate to that presentation. |
(Center)Pfc Amedeo Petrongolo, G Company, 253d Infantry Regiment after receiving the French Legion of Honor |
Pfc Amedeo Petrongolo, G Company, 253d Infantry Regiment leaving the French Legion of Honor awards ceremony. |
Pfc Gobel Curtis Grant, L and Hq Co 253d Infantry Regiment. Taken in March 1999 at 84 years old. |
M/Sgt Walter (Pop) W;. Gragert, D Company, 254th Infantry Regiment (then S/Sgt). |