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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    346th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    87th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 7, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 120 (May 29, 1945)

    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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Glenn Joseph Doman (ASN: 0-1320023), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 346th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, on 7 January 1945, in Belgium. On the night of 7 January 1945, Second Lieutenant Doman three times entered the enemy-held town of Tillet, Belgium, to obtain information of enemy dispositions. When his company attacked the following morning, he personally led the assault platoon, inspiring his men by his bold, fearless leadership. The enemy counterattacked and isolated the platoon in the town, but although outnumbered he encouraged his men to continue the fight. When orders were received to withdraw, he personally covered his men with automatic rifle fire. Second Lieutenant Doman’s fearless determination, 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 87th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.