Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Citation unavailable.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Lieutenant Colonel Alford C. Boatsman O-244530, Infantry, United States Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, in the vicinity of *** [Saint-Lô] Normandy, France, during the period 15-19 July 1944. Colonel Boatsman, in commanding the First Battalion of the 134th Infantry, during the operations terminating in the capture of *** [Saint-Lô] displayed and outstanding degree of leadership. Throughout the operation, he kept his command post well forward, maintaining constant reconnaissance and control of his battalion. His personal bravery in rallying his troops when his command post was over-run by enemy troops was a splendid example for his command. His quality of leadership and his fearlessness under heavy enemy fire were vitally conducive to the successful accomplishment of the battalion mission.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 15 (6 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (1st Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Lieutenant Colonel Alford C. Boatsman O-244530, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of *** [Montargis], France, 22 and 23 August 1944. On 22 August, Colonel Boatsman led the First Battalion, 134th Infantry, in an attack on the city of *** [Montargis]. He seized a position 1000 yards in width on Hill Number 101 near the city, and set up defensive holding positions. The attack was resumed the following day, and resulted in routing the Germans from *** [Montargis]. Throughout the operation Colonel Boatsman remained with forward elements of the battalion, in utter disregard for personal safety. The dynamic personal leadership of Colonel Boatsman, and his resourceful display of tactical knowledge resulted in the successful accomplishment of the battalion mission with minimum casualties.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 34 (19 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Lieutenant Colonel Alford C. Boatsman O-244530, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in the vicinity of *** [Morhange], France on 15 and 16 November 1944. During the course of an attack with the mission of occupying the town of *** [Morhange], Colonel Boatsman, Executive Officer, 134th Infantry, accompanied assault elements of the regiment despite concentrations of enemy fire of all types, and was among the first to enter the town. He immediately took charge, formulated and carried into execution plans for surveillance of the hostile civilian population, traffic organization and coordinated action with civil affairs personnel. His prompt, decisive and courageous actions were immeasurably responsible for the smooth and coordinated occupation of the town, without disruption through civilian hostility.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

This award was obtained in the form of a second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (5 December 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated 22 September 1943, as amended, and Weekly Directive No. 38, Hq AGF, dated 18 September 1945, in addition to the Bronze Star Medal and two bronze Oak-Leaf Clusters previously awarded, a third bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to Colonel Alford C. Boatsman, O-244530, Infantry, United States Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany during the period 1 December 1944 to 9 May 1945.
Entered military service from Nebraska.


This award was obtained in the form of a third Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (4 December 1945).