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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mech) (Separate)

    Action Date:

    July 26, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 205 (August 7, 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 Private First Class Clifford Leslie Curry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized) (Separate), THIRD U.S. Army, in action against enemy forces near Vidouville, France, on 26 July 1944. Private First Class Curry’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.