World War II Hero
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Parachutist Badge
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion
Division: 82d Airborne Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 17 (February 15, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Harold A. Stueland (ASN: 0-1165455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. First Lieutenant Stueland, acting as Battalion Artillery Liaison Officer and forward observer, played an outstanding part in the success of a coordinated attack on the town of **** from two directions. Forced by exigencies of combat, First Lieutenant Stueland laid one-half mile of wire through sniper infested territory to maintain communications, vital for effective close artillery support. First Lieutenant Stueland personally killed three enemy and assisted in the capture of ten more while carrying out his assigned job. His outstanding industry and fortitude under fire made possible the capture of **** and over two hundred prisoners, with relatively few casualties by the American Forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Parachutist Badge
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion
Division: 82d Airborne Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 17 (February 15, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Harold A. Stueland (ASN: 0-1165455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. First Lieutenant Stueland, acting as Battalion Artillery Liaison Officer and forward observer, played an outstanding part in the success of a coordinated attack on the town of **** from two directions. Forced by exigencies of combat, First Lieutenant Stueland laid one-half mile of wire through sniper infested territory to maintain communications, vital for effective close artillery support. First Lieutenant Stueland personally killed three enemy and assisted in the capture of ten more while carrying out his assigned job. His outstanding industry and fortitude under fire made possible the capture of **** and over two hundred prisoners, with relatively few casualties by the American Forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
World War II Hero
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Parachutist Badge
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion
Division: 82d Airborne Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 17 (February 15, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Harold A. Stueland (ASN: 0-1165455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. First Lieutenant Stueland, acting as Battalion Artillery Liaison Officer and forward observer, played an outstanding part in the success of a coordinated attack on the town of **** from two directions. Forced by exigencies of combat, First Lieutenant Stueland laid one-half mile of wire through sniper infested territory to maintain communications, vital for effective close artillery support. First Lieutenant Stueland personally killed three enemy and assisted in the capture of ten more while carrying out his assigned job. His outstanding industry and fortitude under fire made possible the capture of **** and over two hundred prisoners, with relatively few casualties by the American Forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Silver Star
Bronze Star
Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Service Medal
European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Parachutist Badge
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion
Division: 82d Airborne Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 17 (February 15, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Harold A. Stueland (ASN: 0-1165455), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 7 January 1945, near ****, Belgium. First Lieutenant Stueland, acting as Battalion Artillery Liaison Officer and forward observer, played an outstanding part in the success of a coordinated attack on the town of **** from two directions. Forced by exigencies of combat, First Lieutenant Stueland laid one-half mile of wire through sniper infested territory to maintain communications, vital for effective close artillery support. First Lieutenant Stueland personally killed three enemy and assisted in the capture of ten more while carrying out his assigned job. His outstanding industry and fortitude under fire made possible the capture of **** and over two hundred prisoners, with relatively few casualties by the American Forces. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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