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Dwight
Acker
Rosebaum
April 9, 1898

–

October 1, 1970

Cemetery:

Memorial Park Cemetery

Dwight Rosebaum graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command A

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    September 7, 1944
    Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 120 (1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Dwight Acker Rosebaum (ASN: 0-12752), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer, Combat Command “A”, 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 7 September 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Rosebaum, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    7th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1946
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Dwight Acker Rosebaum (ASN: 0-12752), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Replacement Depot, from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rosebaum and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.