The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Mark D. Wilcox (ASN: 36598982), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy France, on 30 July 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Mark
D.
Wilcox
Home:
Bay City
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Michigan
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 30, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 97 (October 4, 1944) -
Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantBatallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
August 13, 1944
Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 74 (November 1, 1944)(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 Staff Sergeant Mark D. Wilcox (ASN: 36598982), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Couterne, France, on 13 August 1944. Staff Sergeant Wilcox’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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.