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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Armor)

    Batallion:

    709th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    83d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 26, 1944

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 23 (January 30, 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 (Armor) Harold E. Hylden, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 709th Tank Battalion, attached to the 83d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 26 November 1944. First Lieutenant Hylden’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 and the United States Army.