★ Remembrances On This Day ★
"All gave some. These gave all."
September 17
5 DIC • 4 Awards
DICs September 17
Alan J. O'Brien
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 7 (1965)
First Lieutenant Alan Joseph O'Brien FA 7-65 died from multiple fragmentation wounds on 17 September 1966 while serving with Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 95 days.
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 7 (1965)
First Lieutenant Alan Joseph O'Brien FA 7-65 died from multiple fragmentation wounds on 17 September 1966 while serving with Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 320th Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 95 days.
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George B. Pearson
First Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 4 (1964)
First Lieutenant George Batdorff Pearson III IN 4-64 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1966 while serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 228 days.
First Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 4 (1964)
First Lieutenant George Batdorff Pearson III IN 4-64 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1966 while serving with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 228 days.
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William M. Harper
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 9 (1967)
Second Lieutenant William Michael Harper IN 9-67 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1967 while serving with Company D, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 24 days.
Second Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 9 (1967)
Second Lieutenant William Michael Harper IN 9-67 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1967 while serving with Company D, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 24 days.
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Conrad A. Stybel
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 2 (1966)
First Lieutenant Conrad Anthony Stybel FA 2-66 died from a helicopter accident on 17 September 1967 while serving as an aircraft commander with Company B, 227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 200 days.
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 2 (1966)
First Lieutenant Conrad Anthony Stybel FA 2-66 died from a helicopter accident on 17 September 1967 while serving as an aircraft commander with Company B, 227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, RVN. He had been in country 200 days.
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Gary F. Johnston
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 17 (1967)
First Lieutenant Gary Francis Johnston FA 17-67 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1968 while serving with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 319th Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 209 days.
First Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 17 (1967)
First Lieutenant Gary Francis Johnston FA 17-67 died from gun or small arms fire on 17 September 1968 while serving with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 319th Artillery, 101st Airborne Division, RVN. He had been in country 209 days.
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Awards September 17
★ MEDAL OF HONOR ★
Donald K. Schwab
First Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 50 (1942)
First Lieutenant Donald Kenneth Schwab IN 50-1942 was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving as commander Company E, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, France. Lieutenant Schwab was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In 2002 a review of the DSC awards was called for by Congress, and his award was one of 24 DSCs upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Although he survived the war, he died in 2005 and his Medal of Honor was posthumously presented in 2014. He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2022.
First Lieutenant · Infantry · Class 50 (1942)
First Lieutenant Donald Kenneth Schwab IN 50-1942 was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving as commander Company E, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, France. Lieutenant Schwab was initially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In 2002 a review of the DSC awards was called for by Congress, and his award was one of 24 DSCs upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Although he survived the war, he died in 2005 and his Medal of Honor was posthumously presented in 2014. He was inducted into the OCS Hall of Fame in 2022.
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✦ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS ✦
Edwin F. Gould
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 24 (1942)
Second Lieutenant Edwin F. Gould FA 24-1942 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with 27th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Armored Division in Italy. A direct his on his post at 1100 hours, gave him a painful eye injury, but he refused to leave and directed the breaking up of a second German attack. Not until his battalion had been established for the night did he accept medical treatment, and then he returned to his post to direct the breaking of a third attack. His magnificent bravery and devotion to duty in spite of wounds were a vital factor in the accomplishment of the battle mission.
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 24 (1942)
Second Lieutenant Edwin F. Gould FA 24-1942 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with 27th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Armored Division in Italy. A direct his on his post at 1100 hours, gave him a painful eye injury, but he refused to leave and directed the breaking up of a second German attack. Not until his battalion had been established for the night did he accept medical treatment, and then he returned to his post to direct the breaking of a third attack. His magnificent bravery and devotion to duty in spite of wounds were a vital factor in the accomplishment of the battle mission.
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✦ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS ✦
Edward J. Conley
Captain · Infantry · Class 28 (1942)
Captain Edward Joseph Conley IN 28-1942 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division in Italy. After regaining consciousness, and upon being informed that the adjoining companies had lost all their officers and had suffered heavy casualties, Captain Conley made his way to both companies, reorganized them and remained in command of all three units until the objective was secured. Captain Conley refused to be evacuated even though suffering from his wound and the effects of concussion.
Captain · Infantry · Class 28 (1942)
Captain Edward Joseph Conley IN 28-1942 was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division in Italy. After regaining consciousness, and upon being informed that the adjoining companies had lost all their officers and had suffered heavy casualties, Captain Conley made his way to both companies, reorganized them and remained in command of all three units until the objective was secured. Captain Conley refused to be evacuated even though suffering from his wound and the effects of concussion.
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✦ DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS ✦
Roy E. Gehrke
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 51 (1943)
Second Lieutenant Roy Edward Gehrke FA 51-1943 was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with 400th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. Adjusting extremely accurate and volumous fire, he annihilated a company of enemy tanks and forced the withdrawal of hostile artillery from prepared positions. As the battle progressed, enemy mortars probed incessantly for his location. Lieutenant Gehrke remained in his hazardous position and brought close fire support to an attacking infantry battalion. He succeeded in turning back a hostile counterattack before he was mortally wounded.
Second Lieutenant · Field Artillery · Class 51 (1943)
Second Lieutenant Roy Edward Gehrke FA 51-1943 was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for actions on 17 September 1944 while serving with 400th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. Adjusting extremely accurate and volumous fire, he annihilated a company of enemy tanks and forced the withdrawal of hostile artillery from prepared positions. As the battle progressed, enemy mortars probed incessantly for his location. Lieutenant Gehrke remained in his hazardous position and brought close fire support to an attacking infantry battalion. He succeeded in turning back a hostile counterattack before he was mortally wounded.
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Data sourced from Army OCS Graduate records and official military archives.