Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private First Class

Unit:

Company K, 123rd Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army (Company K, 123rd Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division "Illinois Division", U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

1945

For action performed on 13 April 1945, near Mount Calugong/province of La Union, island Luzon, Philippines.
Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 123d Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 13 April 1945. Private First Class Fairchild's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 68 (1945).