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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    636th Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 27 & 28, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 279 (June 28, 1945)

    (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 Staff Sergeant Glen McGuire (ASN: 38036578), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of La Chipal, France, on 27 and 28 November 1944. Staff Sergeant McGuire’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.