chapter 3 | to love and serve
bronze star medal the bronze star medal, established by executive order 9419, 4 february 1944, is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the army of the united states after 6 december 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
John L. Barry, S.J. Chaplain (First Lieutenant) John L. Barry, 0931664, Chaplains, United States Army, a memth ber of Headquarters, 7 Infantry Division Artillery, distinguished himself by meritorious achievement on 20 October 1952. While an intense attack was being launched against the enemy, Chaplain Barry, against the protests of the commanding officer, moved into the thick of the battle, administering aid, both spiritual and medical, to the friendly casualties and encouraging the fighting men. The integrity, the sincere devotion to God and country, and the deep personal regard for the welfare of the men with whom he served, made Chaplain Barry an inspiring figure and an ennobling influence on all with whom he came in contact. The meritorious achievement of Chaplain Barry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.
James J. Dolan, S.J. James J. Dolan (Captain), 0402252, Chaplains Corps, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and exceptional service in connection with military operations against the enemy
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on Saipan, Marianas Islands, during the period 21 July 1944 and 2 September 1945.
John J. Dugan, S.J. (Awarded Bronze Star by General Order 113, Headquarters, War Department 4 December 1945.)
Thomas P. Hennessey, S.J. Chaplain Thomas P. Hennessey, (Captain) 0530788, Corps of Chaplains, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for distinctive heroism in connection with military operations against the enemy during the period 22 to 23 March 1945 near Geinsheim, Germany. When assault troops crossed the Rhine River, Chaplain Hennessey volunteered to accompany the attached collective company. An hour and a half enemy artillery barrage was launched into the area occupied by the collective station, and Chaplain Hennessey exposed himself constantly to supervise the removal of wounded men. His outstanding devotion to his self-appointed mission was a great inspiration to the wounded and the men working with him and reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.
