Silver Star Citation First Lt. John N. Lowden

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I would like to have a copy of citation that accompanied the Silver Star my second cousin, First, Lt. John N. Lowden was awarded in 1944 while serving with the 45th Infantry Division. I believe it was General Orders No.265. Thank you.

Dave Kerr · Accepted Answer

Attached is a crop of General Orders 265, HQ, 45th Infantry Division, 
 dated 13 November 1944, with LT Lowden's Silver Star Citation. 
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Dave Kerr · Answer

You are welcome. It was easy to find since I have transcribed all 768 extant General Orders issued by HQ, 45th. See screenshot of my Excel Worksheet. John also received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Combat per GO 255, HQ, 45th, dated 3 November 1944. 
 
 The crop of GO 255.

Textual Reference Branch, Archives II · Answer

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We searched our available findings aids and located Lt. John N. Lowden's Silver Star citation in General Order No. 265 dated November 13, 1944 for the 45th Infantry Division within the series RG 407 Entry NM-3 427 World War II Operations Reports , Box 9278, Folder 345-1.13 General Orders (#171-315) - 45th Infantry Division 1944 (1 of 2).

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Silver Star Citation First Lt. John N. Lowden

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