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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Armor)

    Batallion:

    745th Tank battalion

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 28, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (November 8, 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) Leonard S. Wilds, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company D, 745th Tank battalion, in action against enemy forces in France, on 28 July 1944. Captain Wilds’ 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 and the United States Army.