Under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926, and AR 600-45, a Soldier's Medal is posthumously awarded the following named enlisted man by the Commanding General, Alaskan Department: Wilfred R. Scarem, Sergeant, Air Corps, United States Army. For heroism displayed 14 to 16 February 1944 at Chuginadak Island, Alaska. Upon learning on 14 February 1944 that an Army power barge had gone aground somewhere on the Island, Sgt Scarem, accompanied by Cpl Clarence B. Clement, conducted numerous searches of the eastern shore of the Island during the most inclement weather - high winds, rain, and fog - often during the night, and over the most difficult terrain, By evening of the second day of searching, Sgt Scarem was in such an exhausted condition that he was unable to continue further. After Sgt Scarem was situated in the comparative shelter of a crevice, Cpl Clement continued on to find help. Sgt Scarem after a short rest apparently attempted to continue alone, but passed away during the night of exhaustion and exposure and was not found until the next day. The personal sacrifice and courage of this soldier in completely disregarding his own safety reflects great credit upon himself
and the military service.
and the military service.
Under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved 2 July 1926, and AR 600-45, a Soldier's Medal is posthumously awarded the following named enlisted man by the Commanding General, Alaskan Department: Wilfred R. Scarem, Sergeant, Air Corps, United States Army. For heroism displayed 14 to 16 February 1944 at Chuginadak Island, Alaska. Upon learning on 14 February 1944 that an Army power barge had gone aground somewhere on the Island, Sgt Scarem, accompanied by Cpl Clarence B. Clement, conducted numerous searches of the eastern shore of the Island during the most inclement weather - high winds, rain, and fog - often during the night, and over the most difficult terrain, By evening of the second day of searching, Sgt Scarem was in such an exhausted condition that he was unable to continue further. After Sgt Scarem was situated in the comparative shelter of a crevice, Cpl Clement continued on to find help. Sgt Scarem after a short rest apparently attempted to continue alone, but passed away during the night of exhaustion and exposure and was not found until the next day. The personal sacrifice and courage of this soldier in completely disregarding his own safety reflects great credit upon himself
and the military service.
and the military service.
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