Richard J. Conway

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star Medal is awarded to: Richard J. Conway 37675752 INF, Private First Class, Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 7 October 1944 near Fremifontaine, France. Private First Class Conway was the leading member of a four-man patrol sent to reconnoiter approaches to an important crossroads. Encountering an enemy roadblock defended by three German soldiers with a light machine gun, Private First Class Conway told his comrades to take cover and advanced on the roadblock, firing his automatic rifle. He destroyed the enemy at the roadblock but was himself killed by a hidden sniper. Private First Class Conway’s gallant performance reflects the high traditions of the Army of the United States.