134th Infantry Regiment Website
"All Hell Can't Stop Us"
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134th Infantry Regiment Website"All Hell Can't Stop Us" |
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Thomas E Higley, son of Raymond Judson and Rose Marie (Boyce) Higley, was born December 24, 1920 in Douglas, Nebraska. He was a member of the Nebraska National Guard mobilized to Federal service December 23, 1940 at Omaha, Nebraska. T/Sgt Higley was a Platoon Sergeant in Company G, 134th Infantry Regiment, landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy France on July 5, 1944 and was wounded in action by shell fragments July 15, 1944 in the vicinity of St Lo, France. He returned to duty August 19 and was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant October 3, 1944. 2nd Lt Thomas E Higley was killed by mortar fire November 13, 1944 near Achain, France and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism during the battle in which he died. He is buried at Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint-Avold, France.
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Bronze Star Medal Citation |
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Second Lieutenant Thomas E Higley, O887627, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, between *** and *** , France from 9 to 13 November 1944. Lieutenant Higley, a rifle platoon leader, displayed a high order of personal bravery. leadership ability and tireless energy while leading his troops against stubborn enemy resistance in the villages of * * * and * * * , France. He remained constantly at the front of his platoon, directing the fire and movement of the troops under his command and inspiring them by his utter disregard for personal safety. He was killed by a direct mortar burst while leading his platoon across open terrain near * * * , France. His courageous devotion to duty reflects credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men. Entered military service from Nebraska. General Orders No. 56, Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, 12 December 1944 |
