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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Regiment:

    186th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 111 (November 7, 1944)

    (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 Roy Benjamin Dietsch (ASN: 37110332), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 116th Medical Detachment, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Biak Island, Schouten Group, New Guinea, on 16 June 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Dietsch’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.