1915 – 6 June 1944

Hometown

Lakewood, Ohio

Service number

35011959

Rank

Sergeant

Unit

Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment

Award(s)

Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal

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Citation: Under the provisions of AR 600-45, 22 September 1943, as amended, and pursuant to authority contained in paragraph 3c, Section I, Circular 32, Headquarters European Theater of Operations, United States Army, 20 March 1944, the Distinguished Service Cross is posthumously awarded to Sergeant Arthur B. Buschlen, 35011959, 16th Infantry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944, in France. Sergeant Buschlen was approaching the beach with one of the initial assault waves when his boat struck an underwater obstacle and capsized. Although thrown into deep water and subjected to fierce artillery and mortar fire, he voluntarily swam to the aid of a wounded comrade and brought him to shore. Observing another wounded man approximately 100 yards from shore struggling unsuccessfully to reach the beach with a cumbersome radio transmitter, Sergeant Buschlen, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own safety, waded to the side of the wounded man. Although exposed to incessant machine gun and small arms fire, he carried the heavy radio and fearlessly assisted the casualty to shore. Sergeant Buschlen once again entered the channel in a vain attempt to salvage additional equipment which had become entangled on barbed wire barriers. With undiminished daring, he plunged into the water, ignoring the withering enemy fire, and struggled toward the entanglement and was mortally wounded. Sergeant Buschlen, by his display of extraordinary initiative, marked determination and great personal courage, exemplified the highest traditions of the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Ohio.

Citation: Under the provisions of AR 600-45, 22 September 1943, as amended, and in accordance with authority contained in paragraph 4, Section I, Circular 2, Headquarters First U.S. Army, 4 January 1945, as amended, Arthur B. Buschlen, 35011959, Sergeant, Headquarters Company, 2nd battalion, 16th Infantry, is posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the vicinity of El Guettar, Tunisia, 4 April 1943. Although constantly subjected to heavy artillery and aerial bombardment, Sergeant Buschlen courageously remained in an exposed area and maintained radio communications within his combat organization. Sergeant Buschlen’s heroic devotion to duty is in keeping with the finest traditions of the Service. Resident at enlistment: Lakewood, Ohio. Next of kin: Mrs. Amelia Buschlen, mother, 1591 Woodward ave. , Lakewood, Ohio.