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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    126th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 30, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 32 (June 15, 1943)

    (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 Major (Infantry) Bernd Gustav Baetcke, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 November 1942, in the vicinity of Sanananda, New Guinea. Major Baetcke’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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.