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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    71st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    44th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 18, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 163 (April 25, 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 Captain (Infantry) Walter J. Reilly (ASN: 0-400672), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Igney, France, on 18 November 1944. Captain Reilly’s outstanding leadership, 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.