Matt Carragher was with the 30th Infantry 3rd Division.
He received the Silver Star posthumously. He also received the Purple Heart.
The War Department
"When two other aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy strongpoint in Italy on Jan. 28, 1944, he worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, he crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire, which barely missed him, to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer.
As he was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly. His peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Monday, February 28, 1944
Page 1
Casper Soldier Killed At Italian Battlefront
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, Lost Life Jan. 28
Once again a Casper man has made the supreme sacrifice in defense of his country.
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, son of Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, was killed in action on Jan. 28 on the battlefields of Italy, according to a telegram received by his mother Sunday.
The telegram was signed by Adjutant General Ulio and expressed the regret of the Secretary of War Stimson.
Pvt. Carragher was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents while he was still a young child. the family moved to Cripple Creek, Colo., where they remained for seven years and then moved to Casper where he has resided for the past 20 years.
Pvt. Carragher attended schools in Casper and later was employed as a cement contractor, and also by the Standard Oil refinery.
He enlisted in the service on May 17, 1942 and after a short period of training was sent overseas where he had been for more than a year. He received a hip wound in action about six months ago and after recovering again went to the front. He was attached to the medical unit.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Pat Carragher of Casper who recently returned from active service, and Tom who resides in California; three sisters, Mrs. Kate O'Hall, of Wheatland, Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Casper.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Sunday, April 9, 1944
Page 8
Receives Purple Heart Award in Behalf of Son
The Purple Heart award was received here last week by Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, in behalf of her son, Pvt. Matt Carragher, who was killed in action in Italy. Private Carragher, who was attached to a medical unit, was wounded in action about seven months ago, and after recovering again went to the front, where he lost his life January 28.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, November 17, 1944
Page 2
Mother to Be Presented Award in Honor of Son
Mrs. Carragher to Receive Medal at Air Field Saturday
A posthumous award of a Silver Star medal to the late Pvt. Matt Carragher, U. S. Inf., will be presented to his mother, Mrs. Della Carragher, 1019 South Popular street, the presentation to take place at the Casper Army Air field Saturday afternoon at 4:30 with Major H. B. Truex, professor of military science and tactics at Natrona County high school, making the presentation.
The citation which accompanied the Silver Star medals stated in part, "for gallantry in action. When the other two aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy stronghold, the afternoon of Jan. 28, 1944, Pvt. Carragher worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
"Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, Pvt. Carragher crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire which barely missed him to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer. As Pvt. Carragher was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly.
"Pvt. Carragher's peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The citation was signed by J. A. Ulio, adjutant general.
He received the Silver Star posthumously. He also received the Purple Heart.
The War Department
"When two other aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy strongpoint in Italy on Jan. 28, 1944, he worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, he crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire, which barely missed him, to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer.
As he was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly. His peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Monday, February 28, 1944
Page 1
Casper Soldier Killed At Italian Battlefront
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, Lost Life Jan. 28
Once again a Casper man has made the supreme sacrifice in defense of his country.
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, son of Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, was killed in action on Jan. 28 on the battlefields of Italy, according to a telegram received by his mother Sunday.
The telegram was signed by Adjutant General Ulio and expressed the regret of the Secretary of War Stimson.
Pvt. Carragher was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents while he was still a young child. the family moved to Cripple Creek, Colo., where they remained for seven years and then moved to Casper where he has resided for the past 20 years.
Pvt. Carragher attended schools in Casper and later was employed as a cement contractor, and also by the Standard Oil refinery.
He enlisted in the service on May 17, 1942 and after a short period of training was sent overseas where he had been for more than a year. He received a hip wound in action about six months ago and after recovering again went to the front. He was attached to the medical unit.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Pat Carragher of Casper who recently returned from active service, and Tom who resides in California; three sisters, Mrs. Kate O'Hall, of Wheatland, Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Casper.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Sunday, April 9, 1944
Page 8
Receives Purple Heart Award in Behalf of Son
The Purple Heart award was received here last week by Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, in behalf of her son, Pvt. Matt Carragher, who was killed in action in Italy. Private Carragher, who was attached to a medical unit, was wounded in action about seven months ago, and after recovering again went to the front, where he lost his life January 28.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, November 17, 1944
Page 2
Mother to Be Presented Award in Honor of Son
Mrs. Carragher to Receive Medal at Air Field Saturday
A posthumous award of a Silver Star medal to the late Pvt. Matt Carragher, U. S. Inf., will be presented to his mother, Mrs. Della Carragher, 1019 South Popular street, the presentation to take place at the Casper Army Air field Saturday afternoon at 4:30 with Major H. B. Truex, professor of military science and tactics at Natrona County high school, making the presentation.
The citation which accompanied the Silver Star medals stated in part, "for gallantry in action. When the other two aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy stronghold, the afternoon of Jan. 28, 1944, Pvt. Carragher worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
"Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, Pvt. Carragher crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire which barely missed him to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer. As Pvt. Carragher was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly.
"Pvt. Carragher's peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The citation was signed by J. A. Ulio, adjutant general.
Matt Carragher was with the 30th Infantry 3rd Division.
He received the Silver Star posthumously. He also received the Purple Heart.
The War Department
"When two other aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy strongpoint in Italy on Jan. 28, 1944, he worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, he crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire, which barely missed him, to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer.
As he was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly. His peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Monday, February 28, 1944
Page 1
Casper Soldier Killed At Italian Battlefront
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, Lost Life Jan. 28
Once again a Casper man has made the supreme sacrifice in defense of his country.
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, son of Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, was killed in action on Jan. 28 on the battlefields of Italy, according to a telegram received by his mother Sunday.
The telegram was signed by Adjutant General Ulio and expressed the regret of the Secretary of War Stimson.
Pvt. Carragher was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents while he was still a young child. the family moved to Cripple Creek, Colo., where they remained for seven years and then moved to Casper where he has resided for the past 20 years.
Pvt. Carragher attended schools in Casper and later was employed as a cement contractor, and also by the Standard Oil refinery.
He enlisted in the service on May 17, 1942 and after a short period of training was sent overseas where he had been for more than a year. He received a hip wound in action about six months ago and after recovering again went to the front. He was attached to the medical unit.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Pat Carragher of Casper who recently returned from active service, and Tom who resides in California; three sisters, Mrs. Kate O'Hall, of Wheatland, Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Casper.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Sunday, April 9, 1944
Page 8
Receives Purple Heart Award in Behalf of Son
The Purple Heart award was received here last week by Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, in behalf of her son, Pvt. Matt Carragher, who was killed in action in Italy. Private Carragher, who was attached to a medical unit, was wounded in action about seven months ago, and after recovering again went to the front, where he lost his life January 28.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, November 17, 1944
Page 2
Mother to Be Presented Award in Honor of Son
Mrs. Carragher to Receive Medal at Air Field Saturday
A posthumous award of a Silver Star medal to the late Pvt. Matt Carragher, U. S. Inf., will be presented to his mother, Mrs. Della Carragher, 1019 South Popular street, the presentation to take place at the Casper Army Air field Saturday afternoon at 4:30 with Major H. B. Truex, professor of military science and tactics at Natrona County high school, making the presentation.
The citation which accompanied the Silver Star medals stated in part, "for gallantry in action. When the other two aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy stronghold, the afternoon of Jan. 28, 1944, Pvt. Carragher worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
"Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, Pvt. Carragher crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire which barely missed him to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer. As Pvt. Carragher was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly.
"Pvt. Carragher's peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The citation was signed by J. A. Ulio, adjutant general.
He received the Silver Star posthumously. He also received the Purple Heart.
The War Department
"When two other aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy strongpoint in Italy on Jan. 28, 1944, he worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, he crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire, which barely missed him, to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer.
As he was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly. His peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Monday, February 28, 1944
Page 1
Casper Soldier Killed At Italian Battlefront
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, Lost Life Jan. 28
Once again a Casper man has made the supreme sacrifice in defense of his country.
Pvt. Matt Carragher, 37, son of Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, was killed in action on Jan. 28 on the battlefields of Italy, according to a telegram received by his mother Sunday.
The telegram was signed by Adjutant General Ulio and expressed the regret of the Secretary of War Stimson.
Pvt. Carragher was born in Ireland and came to this country with his parents while he was still a young child. the family moved to Cripple Creek, Colo., where they remained for seven years and then moved to Casper where he has resided for the past 20 years.
Pvt. Carragher attended schools in Casper and later was employed as a cement contractor, and also by the Standard Oil refinery.
He enlisted in the service on May 17, 1942 and after a short period of training was sent overseas where he had been for more than a year. He received a hip wound in action about six months ago and after recovering again went to the front. He was attached to the medical unit.
In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers, Pat Carragher of Casper who recently returned from active service, and Tom who resides in California; three sisters, Mrs. Kate O'Hall, of Wheatland, Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Mary Guthrie of Casper.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Sunday, April 9, 1944
Page 8
Receives Purple Heart Award in Behalf of Son
The Purple Heart award was received here last week by Mrs. Delia Carragher, 1019 South Poplar street, in behalf of her son, Pvt. Matt Carragher, who was killed in action in Italy. Private Carragher, who was attached to a medical unit, was wounded in action about seven months ago, and after recovering again went to the front, where he lost his life January 28.
The Casper Tribune-Herald
Friday, November 17, 1944
Page 2
Mother to Be Presented Award in Honor of Son
Mrs. Carragher to Receive Medal at Air Field Saturday
A posthumous award of a Silver Star medal to the late Pvt. Matt Carragher, U. S. Inf., will be presented to his mother, Mrs. Della Carragher, 1019 South Popular street, the presentation to take place at the Casper Army Air field Saturday afternoon at 4:30 with Major H. B. Truex, professor of military science and tactics at Natrona County high school, making the presentation.
The citation which accompanied the Silver Star medals stated in part, "for gallantry in action. When the other two aid men were wounded during his company's attack on an enemy stronghold, the afternoon of Jan. 28, 1944, Pvt. Carragher worked on exposed terrain for four hours alone under continuous shell fire which often landed but 20 yards away.
"Ignoring the warning of an officer that one casualty could not be reached safely in daylight, Pvt. Carragher crawled 75 yards across flat, exposed terrain through aimed sniper and machine gun fire which barely missed him to aid a badly wounded non-commissioned officer. As Pvt. Carragher was rendering first aid, a German sniper shot him, killing him instantly.
"Pvt. Carragher's peerless bravery and devotion to duty were an inspiration to his company and reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service."
The citation was signed by J. A. Ulio, adjutant general.
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