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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    645th Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 14, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 124 (December 15, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Edward Raymond Vaslet (ASN: 31065135), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Rang, France, on 14 September 1944. Sergeant Vaslet’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.