Enos E. Torsch

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Enos E. Torsch (36127314), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 24th Infantry Division near Jaro, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 30 October 1944. During an engagement with the enemy, Private Torsch assisted by a fellow soldier, located an enemy 40-mm. gun crew whose fire was preventing the withdrawal of our forces. They moved to an exposed position from which they were able to place covering fire upon the enemy emplacement, thus permitting their comrades to withdraw. Throughout this action they were under the aimed fire of the enemy. When this was accomplished they proceeded under hostile automatic fire to the aid of a seriously wounded soldier and evacuated him. Private Torsch exhibited the highest courage in this engagement and his heroism reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.