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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    65th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 337 (1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Juan Cruz-Alicea (ASN: ER-30425242), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity In action against the enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on or about 17 October 1950. 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.