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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    129th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    37th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 13, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 347 (November 24, 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 Technical Sergeant Gilbert H. Nickerson (ASN: 20603616), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 13 April 1945. Technical Sergeant Nickerson’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, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.