GENERAL ORDERS - NUMBER 513  5 December 1953

 

    AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL - By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (Sec II, WD Bul 3, 1944), and pursuant to authority in AR 600-45, the Bronze Star Medal with Letter "V" device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States is awarded to the following named enlisted men:

Private First Class GEORGE J. P. LEVASSEUR, US51157180, Infantry, Company "B", 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, United States Army. During the afternoon of 17 July 1953, in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, Private LEVASSEUR was riding on a tank moving forward of the main line of restistance in an attempt to evacuate a United Nations patrol pinned down by enemy fire. Before reaching the trapped men, the tank exploded a mine and was disabled. Although stunned by the concussion of the blast, Private LEVASSEUR courageously continued on foot to the group despite intense enemy fire. Upon arriving there, he immediately reorganized the men and bravely led them out of the impact area. Although exhausted, he then assisted in evacuating wounded personnel to the safety of friendly lines. Private LEVASSEUR'S disregard for his personal welfare and determination were instrumental in the successful return of the patrol members with a minimum of casualtiesl Private LEVASSEUR'S outstanding heroism and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. Entered the Federal Service from Maine.

  Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 - National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.