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State Officer Awarded MedalColonel Holland of Minneapolis CommendedWashington, Jan. 7 (UP)—Colonel Temple G-’Holland. 3334 Taylor street, Minneapolis, was among the lour officers awarded the distinguished service medal, the war department announced today.The award wras made for exceptionally meritorious service to the government in a position of great responsibility during operations against the Japanese on New Georgia, Solomon Islands, from July 11 to August 6. 1943.The citation stated that “Colonel Holland was temporarily placed in command of an infantry regiment on July 11 while that regiment was In combat with the enemy who were defending Munda airfield. Upon arrival, he effected a complete and essential reorganizationof the regiment, while the regiment continued to stave off enemyaggression.“On the second day of his command, he ordered a general attackwhich succeeded in establishing spirit and confidence in the men. From that day until he was relieved, he continued the attack and pushed the regiment forward, capturing the enemy strong point. His brilliant reorganization nd direction of the regiment in the face of tremendous odds reflected brillant leadership; and the subsequent stand and advance of this regiment coincided with the general attack of all units along the front,until Munda airfield was taken and the defending enemy force destroyed. On July 20, Holland was relieved of this command and permitted to return to his own regiment. His brilliant leadership again resulted in an irresistible advance by his regiment against the Japanese in this sector, which did not halt until they were routed from their positions.”Colonel Holland was bom June87, 1901, at Bloomsburg. Tex. He was graduated from the United Btates military Academy in 123.Other recipients of the awards announced today were: Major General Wade H. Haislip, Resisterstown, Md; Brigadier General eLon A. Fox, Atlanta, Ga., and Brigadier General A. Franklin Kibler, Durham, N. C.
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Moorhead Daily News
Moorhead, Minnesota, US
Fri, Jan 07, 1944
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