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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    339th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    85th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 12 & 13, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 113 (July 5, 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 Sergeant Jack Eugene Underwood (ASN: 33306784), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Italy, on 12 and 13 May 1944. On that date, Sergeant Underwood’s unit occupied a Hill near Transmensuoil, Italy. When the company was relieved, Sergeant Underwood and a companion elected to stay behind and beat off the German counterattack which was suddenly launched against the position. Sergeant Underwood found himself in a German dugout, but the only way to use it against the enemy was to fire from a small slit trench which gave room enough for only one man at a time. The counterattacks were stopped and approximately 30 of the enemy were killed. Sergeant Underwood’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 85th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    339th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    85th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 85th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (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 Silver Star to Sergeant Jack Eugene Underwood, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 339th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations in 1943 and 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.