Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Corporal

Unit:

Company A, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Company A, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Corporal Leon T. Golt (Army Serial Number 33201279), Infantry, Company "A", 31st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 1 September 1944, in the area of Thierville-sur-Meuse, France. As a result of an enemy aerial bombing assault a number of his crew sustained serious wounds. Refusing to take cover, he remained with his wounded comrades and administered first aid, thereby saving them from almost certain death. His altruism and devotion to his fallen comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 47 (13 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company A, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army

For wounds received as a result of enemy action on 22 December 1944, in the Lierneux Area, Belgium.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 78 (10 May 1945).