Franklin County GaArchives News.....Bronze Star Medal to Pfc. Ralph W. Cheek September 6, 1945
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The Carnesville Herald And Advance September 6, 1945
Under the provisions of AR6!--45, 22 September 1943, as amended, the Bronze Star 
Medal is awarded to:
Private First Class RALPH W. CHEEK 34 939 499, Company I. 2990th Infantry for 
heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 7 
April, 1945, in the vicnity of Westerfelde, Germany. 

Although practically in a star of physical exhaustion Private CHEEK and a comrade 
of their own volition went forward under heavy artillery fire in an attempt to 
rescue several wounded comrades who lay helpless in an open field. Alternately 
running and crawling they made their way forward. Nearing their wounded comrades 
the were met by direct enemy machine gun fire and forced to take hasty cover. They 
continued undaunted and upon reaching their wounded comrades succeeded in removing 
them to a position of safety where immediate first aid was given and from which 
they were evacuated to an aid station.

The courage, fortitude and loyalty to comrades at arms displayed by Private CHEEK 
reflect distinction upon himself and the Infantry of the United States Army. 
Entered military service from Toccoa, Ga.

Pfc. Cheek is in Reins, France. He has been wounded twice in service. He is a son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Cheek of Lavonia.

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