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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Armor)

    Batallion:

    37th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    September 19, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 95 (November 22, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Armor) William L. Spencer, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 37th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Rechicourt la Petite, France, on 19 September 1944. Captain Spencer’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, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.