Emmett J. Segrue

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Emmett J. Segrue (20900518), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Sergeant Segrue led a squad into enemy territory under heavy artillery and mortar fire, locating a bridge suitable for use of troops and vehicles. When enemy action destroyed this bridge, he volunteered to lead another patrol and succeeded in locating an alternate crossing. Later the same day Sergeant Segrue led a squad across the new crossing, securing a bridgehead on the other side. During the day he also saved two vehicles by driving them out of danger when a vehicle loaded with ammunition was set afire by artillery. Later he assisted in evacuation of three wounded from a tank which had been hit by direct artillery fire. His actions were carried out without regard for his own safety and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.