Yarrow D. Vesely

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Yarrow D. Vesely (0-4680), Colonel (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry and dauntless courage action against the enemy in Germany from 7 April 1945 to 12 April 1945. Colonel Vesely, commanding Combat Command “R”, 8th Armored Division, was given the mission of clearing the enemy from a sector north of the Ruhr River in the reduction of the Ruhr area fortress. During the entire action he remained in the front lines, instilling confidence in his troops by an heroic example of personal courage. The fighting echelons under his direction overcame stubborn resistance and swept the enemy from their zone of action. In accomplishing his mission, Colonel Vesely displayed remarkable skill and great personal courage under conditions of extreme danger. Colonel Vesely’s resolute and heroic action brings great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service.