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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    141st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 12, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 217 (May 27, 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 Private Bryan Myers, Jr. (ASN: 34897253), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Kientzheim, France, on 12 December 1944. Private Myers and three comrades held a forward observation post against over forty German officer candidates, who had them surrounded, for more than two hours, and killed over fifteen of the enemy. He was killed in the engagement, but the post was held long enough for a counterattack to be formed to restore the position. Private Myers’ 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, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.