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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Batallion:

    94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    14th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 15, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 286 (October 9, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Wilman T. Daley (ASN: 32669793), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters and Service Troop, 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 14th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Creussen, Germany, on 15 April 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Daley’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.