1945 . . .
LeMars Globe-Post, December 6, 1945
VERNON EWIN GETS CITATION
Receives Bronze Star For Services Rendered In France
Vernon Ewin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ewin, of LeMars, has been presented the Bronze Star citation, according to word received from the War Department. Vernon also wears the Purple Heart medal. The citation is as follows:
Vernon C. Ewin, 37476084, infantry, Sergeant (then corporal), Company L, 157th Infantry regiment, for heroic achievement in action of 25 September 1944, near a bridgehead just established across the Moselle river. Sgt. Ewin, disregarding intense automatic weapons and small arms fire, advanced to an expose4d position and placed his machine gun into action. Although the object of direct rifle fire, he held his position, inflicting heavy losses and finally disorganizing the enemy forces completely. His courage and initiative eliminated a serious threat to his company and reflect credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from LeMars, Iowa.
