georgenhs posted: " Fought Off Attacking Craft Although Injured The Silver Star (SS) Medal is the third highest ranking award that can be received for valiant actions and may be awarded to any service member of the US Armed Forces who is recognized for heroism in one of " Read on blog or Reader Norwood Historical Society Read on blog or Reader In The Service Now-This Day In Norwood History-March 2, 1945 georgenhs March 2 Fought Off Attacking Craft Although Injured Boatswain Groote Awarded Silver Star For Conspicuous Gallantry Warrant Boatswain Kurt R. Groote, USN, 44, a native of Norwood whose wife, Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Groote, resides at 337 Fisher Street, Walpole, has been awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry exhibited by remaining at his station, although injured, […] Read more of this post Comment

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