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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    179th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 23, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 209 (May 24, 1945)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Raymond E. Wantz, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Brouvelieures, France, on 23 October 1944. First Lieutenant Wantz’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 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.