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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    142d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 9, 1943

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 81 (October 30, 1943)

    (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 Quillian Hamilton McMichen (ASN: 38026432), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Italy, on 9 September 1943. Staff Sergeant McMichen’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.