SCHENCK, ELMER J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 112th Medical Battalion, 28th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 13 June 1945
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Elmer J. Schenck (39713?32), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 112th Medical Battalion, 28th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 13 June 1945, in the Cagayan Valley, Philippine Islands. During the bitter fighting in the Cagayan Valley, Private First Class Schenck, an Ambulance Orderly, together with a companion, had driven through an enemy road block en route to forward positions when he encountered three seriously wounded men who were in need of immediate medical treatment. Although fully aware of the extreme danger involved, he courageously volunteered to assist in the attempt to take the casualties through the dangerous blockade and deliver them to a hospital. The muddy, winding road necessitated a slow rate of speed, and, as the ambulance approached a roadblock, Japanese heavy machine gun opened fire. Fearlessly moving forward in the face of the deadly barrage, Private Schenck continued driving until he was seriously wounded. Although the motor was disabled, his companion quickly took his place and rolled the bullet-riddled vehicle down the hill to safety. By his great personal courage and gallantry in voluntarily risking his own life to save the lives of three critically wounded fellow soldiers, Private First Class Schenck set an inspiring example of heroism worthy of the highest traditions of the United States Medical Service, reflecting great credit upon himself, the 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 352 (November 26, 1945)
Home Town: San Bernardino, California
SCHIMPF, FERDIE J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 2 February 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ferdie J. Schimpf, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 February 1945. Private First Class Schimpf's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Twelfth Army Group, General Orders No. 40 (1945) SCHRAEDER, OTTO
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
37th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 28 and 29 July 1943
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Otto Schraeder (38113398), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 and 29 July 1943, in the battle at Horseshoe Hill, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. The only aid man on duty with an attacking Infantry Company who had not been evacuated, Technician Fifth Grade Schraeder was the constant object of enemy fire as he treated the wounds of a score of casualties, many of whom he had rescued by carrying or dragging them to safety. Throughout the bitter night and morning fighting, he crawled from one shell hole to another and often went beyond the front lines to within twenty yards of enemy fortifications to reach wounded soldiers. While Japanese sniper and automatic-weapon fire was directed at him, he gave prompt and skillful medical attention to his comrades. Corporal Schraeder's conspicuous bravery and calmness under fire were a source of encouragement and inspiration to the men and exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States, reflecting great credit upon himself, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 145 (1944)
Home Town: Schulenberg, Texas SCHUSTER, EMILE G.
Captain, U.S. Army
Medical Corps
Date of Action: 29 November to 3 December 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Emile G. Schuster, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving as a Medical Officer, in action against enemy forces from 29 November 1943 to 3 December 1943. Captain Schuster's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 39 (1944) SETTINERI, JOHN
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Headquarters, 16th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 June 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, has awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain William T. Haley, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on June 6, 1944, in France. On D-Day, Captain Settineri voluntarily and with inspiring valor waded and swam far into the bullet-flayed and mined waters of the landing beach on nine separate occasions to rescue wounded and drowning comrades. Disregarding completely his own personal safety, he carried the injured men through intense artillery, mortar and machine gun fire to a place of safety and rendered medical treatment. By his unselfish devotion to duty and fearless courage, Captain Settineri saved many lives and acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.
General Orders: General Order number 81, Headquarters, First U.S. Army, (1944); “Courage And Devotion Beyond The Call Of Duty” Second Preliminary Edition July, 1946
Home of Record: Seneca Falls, New York SHINDLE, ELMER G.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Elmer G. Shindle (33494073), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Normandy, France. When the craft in which Technical Fourth Grade Shindle was coming ashore in the initial assault on the coast of France received a direct hit from an enemy shell, it quickly sank. Men were forced to abandon ship under heavy enemy rifle, machine gun and artillery fire in water too deep to wade. Technician Fourth Grade Shindle, as he swam shore, aided others to reach the beach. Without regard for his own safety and despite the intense enemy fire, Technician Fourth Grade Shindle made numerous trips across the beach to the water to rescue many wounded and drowning soldiers and took them to the most available cover on the beach where he treated their wounds. The gallantry and personal bravery displayed by Technician Fourth Grade Shindle exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 29 (June 29, 1944) SINGER, LEONARD
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 15th Engineer Battalion
Date of Action: 10 December 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Leonard Singer, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 15th Engineer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 10 December 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Singer's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 56 (1945)
Home Town: Brooklyn, New York *SMOOT, CHARLES B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 April 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Charles B. Smoot (39687866), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism on 25 April 1945, near Parma, Italy. Spearheading an advance to cut Highway 9, northwest of Parma, the platoon with which Private First Class Smoot served as aid man was subjected to heavy rifle and machine gun fire. Hearing the cries of wounded comrades who were trapped in an open field, Private First Class Smoot immediately left his place of cover and raced through grazing fire toward the casualties. Rapidly he set to work cleaning and bandaging the wounds. Struck in the back by a sniper’s bullet, he refused to seek cover and continued to render medical aid to his fellow soldiers. Three more times he was hit by small-arms fire, yet he remained at his task. A fifth wound proved fatal and Private First Class Smoot died while still attempting to ease the pain of his fellow soldiers. The courage, selflessness and profound devotion to duty evidenced by Private First Class Smoot are glorious tributes to the Medical Branch of the Army of the United States.
General Orders: General Order No 89, Headquarters 5th U.S. Army, 1945
Home of Record: Bakersfield, California SOSNACK, ANDREW
Private, U.S. Army
506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
Date of Action: 6 to 10 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Andrew Sosnack (33501650), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces during the period 6 June 1944 to 10 June 1944, in France. During this period, Private Sosnack made numerous trips over ground covered by intense enemy machine gun and artillery fire to administer first aid and to carry food and water to two parachutists who were severely injured in landing. Due to his ceaseless and fearless efforts, the two men were eventually evacuated on the third day. The courage, fortitude and complete devotion to duty displayed by Private Sosnack exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)
Home Town: Pennsylvania SQUITIERI, ANGELO
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 46th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division
Date of Action: 21 December 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Angelo Squitieri, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 46th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 December 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Squitieri's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 88 (1945) STONE, HARRY J.
Captain, U.S. Army
Medical Corps
Date of Action: 27 January 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Harry J. Stone, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving as a Medical Officer, in action against enemy forces on 27 January 1944, in the vicinity of Anzio, Italy. Captain Stone's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (1944) TEGTMEYER, CHARLES E.
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles E. Tegtmeyer (0-335197), Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Regimental Surgeon, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. When Major Tegtmeyer landed with his Medical Section, the assaulting troops were still pinned down on a narrow beachhead. Due to the devastating fire of the enemy, numerous casualties had been sustained. With complete disregard for his own safety, Major Tegtmeyer covered the length of the beach, administering aid to the wounded lying all along the shore. Time and again, he went into the mine-strewn waters and pulled the wounded in to comparative safety behind a shale barrier. Major Tegtmeyer, heedless of the heavy fire, worked unceasingly in rendering aid to the wounded under the most hazardous conditions. Major Tegtmeyer's fortitude, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)
Home Town: New York TOOL, CHARLES D.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Headquarters, 5th U.S. Army
Date of Action: 18 March 1944
Synopsis: Citation Needed:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, has awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain Charles D. Tool, Medical Corps, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 18 March 1944, in the vicinity of Cassino, Italy. An urgent call for aid was received from a battery that was suffering many casualties during a heavy enemy counter-battery barrage. Captain Tool drove his ambulance into a position in the midst of the shelling in order to attend to the wounded. After treating some of the more seriously wounded who had been moved to a stone culvert for protection, he made his way through flying shell fragments to care for men in a gun pit where many hits were being sustained. Finding a survivor who was seriously wounded, he immediately set to work to save him, oblivious to the crash of incoming rounds. Fragments from a shell bursting nearby struck Captain Tool and pierced his spine. Captain Tool calmly continued working to save the wounded man and only after being certain that all casualties had received treatment did he allow his own wound to be dressed. By his courageous performance under fire, Captain Tool saved the lives of eleven men. His fearless calm gave comfort to the wounded and contributed to the high morale of the troops under fire. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect highly on him, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number 91, Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, (1944); “Courage And Devotion Beyond The Call Of Duty” Second Preliminary Edition July, 1946
Home of Record: Edmond, Oklahoma TURNER, BRUCE K.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 25 June 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Bruce K. Turner, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 June 1944. Private First Class Turner's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 149 (1944) VAN VALKENBURG, JOHN J.
Private, U.S. Army
507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
Date of Action: 6 June to 5 July 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John J. Van Valkenburg (32743116), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces during the period 6 June 1944 through 5 July 1944, in France. On D-Day Private Van Valkenburg on three separate and distinct occasions crossed open fields swept by enemy fire to administer aid to and evacuate wounded men. On 14 June 1944, he moved out 100 yards in front of the lines under heavy enemy mortar and machine gun fire to render aid to a wounded man and to bring him back to the safety of his own lines. On 15 June 1944, while accompanying a patrol, he left his place of cover and administered first aid in the midst of mortar and small arms fire to a wounded man. Though wounded by mortar fire, he refused to be evacuated. On 5 July 1944, he twice moved across open fields swept by machine gun fire to administer aid to wounded men. On this latter occasion Private Van Valkenburg was again wounded. The gallantry and unselfish devotion to duty without regard for his own personal safety displayed by Private Van Valkenburg exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 45 (August 9, 1944)
Home Town: New York VEDVIK, BURNETTE J.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 2 February 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Burnette J. Vedvik, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 2 February 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Vedvik's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 54 (1945)
VORPAHL, CLARENCE C.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
32nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 4 February 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clarence C. Vorpahl, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 February 1944, at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Technician Fifth Grade Vorpahl was wounded while courageously treating and removing wounded soldiers from t he battle field. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Central Pacific Area, General Orders No. 105 (1944)
Home Town: Random Lake, Wisconsin
WAGNER, WILLIAM A.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 6 February 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William A. Wagner, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 6 February 1945. Private First Class Wagner's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 12 (1945)
WALSH, THOMAS J.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 22 October 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas J. Walsh, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 October 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Walsh's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 217 (August 19, 1945)
WALSH, WILLIAM F.
Private, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 27 March 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William F. Walsh, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 March 1945. Private Walsh's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 628 (1945)
*WARD, ROBERT E. (KIA)
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 22 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Robert E. Ward (16052395), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 334th Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 January 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Ward's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 84th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 603 (1945)
Home Town: Peoria, Illinois
*WARMENHOVEN, SIMON (DNB)
Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
125th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 November 1942
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Simon Warmenhoven, Major (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Chief Surgeon, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 November 1942, at Soputa, New Guinea. When a mortar landed among the Australians with whom he was serving, Major Warmenhoven ran forward, dashing past enemy lines. Five men were dead; another eight were alive, but the shrapnel had seriously wounded them. Major Warmenhoven jumped from one man to the next as mortars exploded around him. He gave each soldier a half-grain of morphine, cut away their clothes and dusted their wounds with sulfanilamide powder. Then he dressed the wounds as best he could and waited with the moaning soldiers for litter bearers to arrive. The outstanding heroism and devotion to duty displayed by Major Warmenhoven on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 34 (1943)
Home Town: Grand Rapids, Michigan
*WENDT, HERMAN A. (KIA)
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 August 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Herman A. Wendt (6579519), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 August 1943. Private Wendt's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 37 (1943)
Home Town: Cass County, North Dakota
WHITFIELD, GEORGE A.
Private, U.S. Army
326th Airborne Medical Company, 101st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 26 September 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George A. Whitfield (33418676), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 326th Airborne Medical Company, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 September 1944, between Saint Oedenrode and Vechel, Holland. Two friendly tanks were knocked out by enemy 88-millimeter gun fire while attempting to open the road between Saint Oedenrode and Vechel. Hearing that personnel from tanks lay wounded in an exposed position without medical aid, Private Whitfield voluntarily drove his quarter-ton truck to the rear of the burning armor, concealed his vehicle, and crawled to the aid of two seriously wounded comrades. He administered aid under enemy fire, made his way back to his vehicle, and despite the enemy fire and exploding tank ammunition, drove his vehicle past the tanks. He loaded the wounded men on the vehicle in full view of the enemy, and drove the casualties to the aid station. Private Whitfield again drove to where the tanks were burning, again concealed his vehicle behind a small building, and in the face of enemy fire and the still exploding ammunition, searched the area for more wounded personnel. A direct hit was made on the building, and the vehicle covered with debris. Clearing his vehicle of the debris, he located several wounded, and, under enemy observation and fire, loaded the wounded and carried them to the aid station. His heroic actions saved the lives of his comrades and were an inspiration to all troops in the area. Private Whitfield's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps, General Orders No. 14 (December 17, 1944)
Home Town: Pennsylvania
WILLIAMS, THOMAS B.
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment
Date of Action: 5 June 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas B. Williams, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 5 June 1944. Staff Sergeant Williams' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 83 (1944)
WRYALS, JOHN A.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 28 and 31 July 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John A. Wryals, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 28 and 31 July 1943. Technician Fifth Grade Wryals' intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 519 (1943)
ZAGHA, MARCO
Private First Class, U.S. Army
398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 9 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Marco Zagha, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 January 1945, in the vicinity of Rimling, France. Private First Class Zagha's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 318 (July 16, 1945)
ZANTOW, FORREST
First Lieutenant, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Forrest Zantow (0-474270), First Lieutenant (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Normandy, France. In the initial landings on the coast of France, Captain Zantow landed early in the assault as part of the Regimental Medical Detachment. Undaunted by the heavy and intense enemy fire, Captain Zantow attended the wounded on the beach. With complete disregard for his own safety, he moved about the beach rendering aid to the numerous casualties caused by the enemy fire. By his personal bravery under such hazardous conditions, he was instrumental in the saving of many lives. First Lieutenant Zantow's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 29 (June 29, 1944)
ZIMMERER, THOMAS J.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
60th Armored Infantry Battalion
Date of Action: 16-20 December 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas J. Zimmerer, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 60th Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces from 16 to 20 December 1944. Private First Class Zimmerer's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (1945) |
