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Gustav
Joseph
Braun
KIA (WWII)
January 15, 1895

–

March 17, 1945

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Gustaf Braun joined the New York National Guard in 1910 and served on the Mexican border during the Villa Expedition. He was commissioned in 1917, and received the Distinguished Service Cross while serving with the 47th Infantry Regiment in World War I. He received a second Distinguished Service Cross in World War II while serving with the 34th Infantry Division, and was promoted to Brigadier General and served as Assistant Commanding General of the Division until he was Killed in Action.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    133d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    34th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 23, 1944
    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 175 (November 16, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Gustav Joseph Braun, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 133d Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Montepiano, Italy, on 23 September 1944. Colonel Braun’s outstanding leadership, 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 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    133d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    34th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 106 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Gustav J. Braun, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 133d Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division during World War II.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    47th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 29 – 30, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 46 (1919)

    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 (Infantry) Gustav J. Braun, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 47th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Sergy, France, July 29 – 30, 1918. No medical officer or first-aid man being present, Captain Braun, then first lieutenant and battalion liaison officer, established a first-aid station and worked throughout the day and night dressing the wounded. On both days he repeatedly went out himself in the most intense shell fire and carried wounded men to shelter. When the water supply was exhausted, he made several trips through heavy machine-gun fire and filled canteens at water holes and a creek in front of the line.