Name/Title
Silver StarEntry/Object ID
2014.024.001aDescription
Silver Star awarded to Chaplain Leroy Raley during the Italian Campaign in World War TwoContext
45th Division news Vol V. No. 24 "Most decorated Division chaplain is Leroy W. Raley, 157th Infantry. His is the holder of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with clusters, and the Presidential Unit Citation. No mere gesture of routine services was Chaplain Raley's Silver Star. He won it in action last May 26 when German fire was inflicting heavy casualties on his battalion near Carano, Italy. Out into the heavy fire, Chaplain Raley led a littler squad directly to the wounded men. To those who could be saved, he gave efficient first aid. In this way he saved at least two lives. To those beyond hope, he administered last rights."Collection
Leroy RaleyMade/Created
Date made
1943Time Period
20th Century, World War TwoPlace
Country
ItalyRegion
Central EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
MedalNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Decoration of HonorNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Medals, Military decorationsDimensions
Width
1-5/8 inLength
2-7/8 in
