Hermann, Grover M., Jr.

Date of death:: January 25th, 1945 (near Nennig/Rhine Province, Germany)
Buried on:: Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: G. Row: 11. Grave: 17.
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Service Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army

G.O. No. 1, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 8 February, 1945, Page 1.
The Silver Star is presented to Grover M. Hermann, Jr. (0-349102), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Service Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division in Germany on 25 January 1945. Captain Hermann was given the mission of moving a portion of his company to the rear of a heavily fortified chateau from which the Germans had an excellent field of fire. Captain Hermann with a portion of his company succeeded in obtaining this objective. His outstanding demonstration of force and initiative enabled the battalion to complete its mission. Captain Hermann was killed in the accomplishment of this mission. Captain Hermann's personal bravery and inspiring leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the Military forces of the United States. Hometown: Cook County, Illinois.

Posthumously awarded.

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Service Company, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army

Sources

- LEACH, C. R., In Tornado's Wake, The Battery Press, Nashville, United States, 1992.
- 8th Armored Division Association
- Home of Heroes.com
- American Battle Monuments Commission