Hugh Lendel Tarrant Sr.

Staff Sergeant, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart - Editor)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Hugh L. Tarrant, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Mehlingerhoff, France, on 15 March 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart