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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    57th Infantry Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    February 10, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 40 (March 13, 1942)

    (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 Private First Class Bibiano Dapulang (ASN: 6610624), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Silamiim Point, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 10 February 1942. Private First Class Dapulang’s extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army.