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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    182d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    October 2, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 12 (January 15, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry O. Woliansky (ASN: 0-1301399), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 2d Battalion, 182d Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against enemy forces on Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on 2 October 1944. First Lieutenant Woliansky’s extraordinary heroism, 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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.