| Private First Class Phillip E
Heffner, Jr. |
Class
of 2005
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United States Army
Bronze Star with "V" Device |
Citation
Phillip E, Heffner, Jr., 15121109, Private
First Class (then Private), Company C, 16th Infantry. For
heroic achievement in connection with military operations
against the enemy in the vicinity of Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy,
France, 7 June 1944. When his assault unit was forced into
a precarious position during a bitter engagement with the
foe, Private Heffner unhesitatingly crossed perilous terrain
through an intense barrage of rifle and automatic-weapons
fire and informed friendly troops of the situation. Private
Heffner’s heroic actions an unflinching devotion to
duty saved his organization many casualties and contributed
materially to the ultimate success of the operation. Residence
at enlistment: Columbus, Ohio.
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