Lestor Leroy Mulnix Drafted into Army-----------------July 17, 1944 Basic Training---------------------Camp Fannin, Texas Overseas-----------------------------February 18, 1945 Participated in three major battles. Battle of Ardennas--------------January 25------Feb Battle of Rhineland-------------January-----------Mar 22, 1945 Battle Central Europe War-- to May 11, 1945 Wounded on Mosel River at Garden, Germany Mar 14, 1945 Wounded near Menden, Germany April 1945 Victory in Europe Day VE Volary, Czechoslovakia home July 1945 Bronze Star Citation; 1- By direction of the President, under provisions of Executive Order 0419, you have been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Exemplary conduct in ground combat against the Armed Enemy while assigned asPFC in 2nd Inf, Regiment 5th Div, during the Rhineland Campaign, 2- Authority for this award 12 April 1945 ----------------------------------- Commendation Ribbon Citation 25, September 1957 M/Sgt. Lester L. Mulnix ------Adj. Gen Corps, U.S.A. Distiguished himself by meritorious service during the period 7 Jan 57----- 15 Aug 57 while serving as a non-commissioned Officer in charge of Recruiting and Reenlistment, Hdgs, 5th Inf Div, M/Sgt. Mulnix without assistants, establishd the Recruiting and Reenlistme branch and quickly produced a well equipped office with a pleasant atmosphere which commencd operating in a smooth and efficient manner. M/Sgt Mulnix' industry, military bearing and cheerfulness plus his meticulous attention to public relations, assured for the Division, a re-enlistment rate which was second to none in the USAREUR, The infinite will, industry and professional competance of M/Sgt Mulnix have contributed mmeasureably towards the implementatio of a program which is outstanding, noteworthy and one which is reflected in the following comment by inspection of a joint USAREUR 7th Army Team; The best re-enlistment program inspected by USAREUR thus far. "He always presented a neat, soldierly appearance coupled with a profound military bearing. these attributes manifested by a cordial ability to interview and counsel have marked him as a truly outstanding non-comminssioned officer. the meritorious service M/Sgt. Mulnix reflects great credit on himself, the Adj. Gen., Corps and the Military Service. Source - Juanita Mulnix