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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    21st Infantry Regiment (PA)

    Division:

    21st Division, Philippine Army

    Action Date:

    March 13, 1942

    Allied Force Headquarters in the Philippines, General Orders No. 15 (April 5, 1942)

    (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 (Infantry) Jesus Maglaya, Philippine Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 21st Infantry Regiment, 21st Division, Philippine Army, in action against enemy forces on 13 March 1942. First Lieutenant Maglaya’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.