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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    276th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    70th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 4, 1945

    Headquarters, 70th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 46 (June 11, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Dean M. Hendrickson (ASN: 0-392078), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 276th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, on 4 January 1945. During the fierce engagements for control of Wingen, France, Captain Hendrickson’s company was held up by intense machine gun and rifle fire. When one platoon became isolated, he went forward under the fire and located cleverly concealed enemy positions. Continuing toward the isolated unit, he fell seriously wounded. Three hours later a platoon leader reached him, but rather than be evacuated, he remained and pointed out the concealed positions. By his gallantry his men were able to eliminate the resistance, capture 18 of the enemy and continue with their mission.