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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    67th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    December 28 & 29, 1944

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 296 (June 23, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private Clyde Wilson Dillingham (ASN: 34195071), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Numain, Belgium, on 28 and 29 December 1944. Private Dillingham’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.