Anthony Gool

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Anthony Gool (33434972), Private First Class [then Private], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. Private First Class Gool was a member of a group pinned down by machine gun and small arms fire. Ordered to withdraw, he carried a badly wounded officer across open terrain to safety. He continued to administer first aid to the wounded throughout the night. His actions reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Forces of the United States.