Nash Santiago
HOME OF RECORD:
Huntington Park, California
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 80th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (April 16, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Nash Santiago (ASN: 0-1059936), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 22 February 1945 in Germany. On that date, while attacking Mettendorf, Germany, the rifle platoon of which Lieutenant Santiago was leader was delayed on the forward slope of a hill by severe direct enemy fire. Realizing that tank destroyers were necessary to neutralize the enemy installations and not wishing to expose any of his men to the intense fire, he personally undertook the hazardous task of securing the aid of the armored vehicles. While darting across the open field in full view of the enemy he was mortally wounded. The bravery, leadership, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Santiago were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
He also earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
HOME OF RECORD:
Huntington Park, California
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 80th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (April 16, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Nash Santiago (ASN: 0-1059936), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 22 February 1945 in Germany. On that date, while attacking Mettendorf, Germany, the rifle platoon of which Lieutenant Santiago was leader was delayed on the forward slope of a hill by severe direct enemy fire. Realizing that tank destroyers were necessary to neutralize the enemy installations and not wishing to expose any of his men to the intense fire, he personally undertook the hazardous task of securing the aid of the armored vehicles. While darting across the open field in full view of the enemy he was mortally wounded. The bravery, leadership, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Santiago were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
He also earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Nash Santiago
HOME OF RECORD:
Huntington Park, California
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 80th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (April 16, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Nash Santiago (ASN: 0-1059936), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 22 February 1945 in Germany. On that date, while attacking Mettendorf, Germany, the rifle platoon of which Lieutenant Santiago was leader was delayed on the forward slope of a hill by severe direct enemy fire. Realizing that tank destroyers were necessary to neutralize the enemy installations and not wishing to expose any of his men to the intense fire, he personally undertook the hazardous task of securing the aid of the armored vehicles. While darting across the open field in full view of the enemy he was mortally wounded. The bravery, leadership, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Santiago were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
He also earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
HOME OF RECORD:
Huntington Park, California
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Battalion: 3d Battalion
Division: 80th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (April 16, 1945)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Nash Santiago (ASN: 0-1059936), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 22 February 1945 in Germany. On that date, while attacking Mettendorf, Germany, the rifle platoon of which Lieutenant Santiago was leader was delayed on the forward slope of a hill by severe direct enemy fire. Realizing that tank destroyers were necessary to neutralize the enemy installations and not wishing to expose any of his men to the intense fire, he personally undertook the hazardous task of securing the aid of the armored vehicles. While darting across the open field in full view of the enemy he was mortally wounded. The bravery, leadership, and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Santiago were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
He also earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from California.
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