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Robert
R.
Cutler
, Jr.
March 22, 1917

–

May 27, 1958

Home:

Washington

, 

Missouri

Buried: 

Washington

, 

Missouri

Cemetery:

Wildey Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 68 (April 3, 1945)

    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 Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert R. Cutler, Jr. (ASN: 0-384995), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company L, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 23 November 1944. 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 48 (August 14, 1944)

    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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert R. Cutler, Jr. (ASN: 0-384995), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company L, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Upon landing on the coast of France, First Lieutenant Cutler found that his Company Commander had been wounded. He immediately assumed command and reorganized the men on the fire-swept beach. When he observed friendly thanks not firing at the enemy, he, completely disregarding his own safety, made his way over to them and despite the heavy enemy fire directed at the tanks, remained beside them until such time as he was able to get their fire directed effectively at the enemy. Returning to his company, he led them through the first available breach in the wire to assault an enemy emplacement and reached the high ground behind the beach. Despite intense enemy fire directed at him, First Lieutenant Cutler fearlessly led the assaults on the enemy strongpoints in his company’s successful drive to its objective. The personal bravery and courageous leadership displayed by First Lieutenant Cutler reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    16th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 67 (December 1, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert R. Cutler, Jr. (ASN: 0-384995), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily during the period from July through October 1943. When the enemy launched a determined attack in an effort to seize strategic heights held by his company, Lieutenant Cutler, temporarily in command, brilliantly and fearlessly directed a strong and effective defense. His daring and courageous leadership instilled confidence in his men and enabled them to hurl back the enemy. Lieutenant Cutler’s 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.