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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    306th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 13, 1945

    Headquarters, TENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 220 (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 Technical Sergeant Michael Dean, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 306th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, on 13 May 1945. Technical Sergeant Dean’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.