T/5 James W. Barber was a carpenter.
He enlisted at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia on 21 October 1942.
He was a medical corpsman in the 329th Infantry Division.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his action on the day of his death.
The citation reads: While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which T/5 Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machinegun and rifle fire. T/5 Barber with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy unhesitantly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper.
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James W. Barber
HOME OF RECORD:
Savannah, Georgia
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (May 18, 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 Technician Fifth Grade James W. Barber (ASN: 14140276), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, on 15 April 1945, in Germany. While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which Technician Fifth Grade Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Technician Fifth Grade Barber, with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy, unhesitatingly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper. The outstanding humanity and courageous devotion to duty of this non-commissioned officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
He enlisted at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia on 21 October 1942.
He was a medical corpsman in the 329th Infantry Division.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his action on the day of his death.
The citation reads: While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which T/5 Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machinegun and rifle fire. T/5 Barber with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy unhesitantly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper.
Above information from ET 28 November 2021
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10 years · 6 months · 8 days
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James W. Barber
HOME OF RECORD:
Savannah, Georgia
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (May 18, 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 Technician Fifth Grade James W. Barber (ASN: 14140276), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, on 15 April 1945, in Germany. While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which Technician Fifth Grade Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Technician Fifth Grade Barber, with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy, unhesitatingly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper. The outstanding humanity and courageous devotion to duty of this non-commissioned officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
T/5 James W. Barber was a carpenter.
He enlisted at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia on 21 October 1942.
He was a medical corpsman in the 329th Infantry Division.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his action on the day of his death.
The citation reads: While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which T/5 Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machinegun and rifle fire. T/5 Barber with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy unhesitantly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper.
Above information from ET 28 November 2021
MEMBER FOR
10 years · 6 months · 8 days
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James W. Barber
HOME OF RECORD:
Savannah, Georgia
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (May 18, 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 Technician Fifth Grade James W. Barber (ASN: 14140276), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, on 15 April 1945, in Germany. While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which Technician Fifth Grade Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Technician Fifth Grade Barber, with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy, unhesitatingly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper. The outstanding humanity and courageous devotion to duty of this non-commissioned officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
He enlisted at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia on 21 October 1942.
He was a medical corpsman in the 329th Infantry Division.
He was awarded the Silver Star Medal posthumously for his action on the day of his death.
The citation reads: While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which T/5 Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machinegun and rifle fire. T/5 Barber with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy unhesitantly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper.
Above information from ET 28 November 2021
MEMBER FOR
10 years · 6 months · 8 days
FIND A GRAVE ID
47514618
[email protected]
https://www.fieldsofhonor-database.com/index.php/en/american-war-cemetery-margraten-b/51784-barber-james
James W. Barber
HOME OF RECORD:
Savannah, Georgia
Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
Division: 83d Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 83d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 104 (May 18, 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 Technician Fifth Grade James W. Barber (ASN: 14140276), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, on 15 April 1945, in Germany. While advancing through the woods west of Nutha, Germany, the company of which Technician Fifth Grade Barber was a member was held up by well-concealed enemy machine gun and rifle fire. Technician Fifth Grade Barber, with complete disregard for his personal safety and in complete observation of the enemy, unhesitatingly ran forward to administer aid to a wounded comrade. While engaged in this heroic act he was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper. The outstanding humanity and courageous devotion to duty of this non-commissioned officer reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Georgia.
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