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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    361st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    91st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 39 (July 31, 1944, & Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 143 (August 24, 1944)

    (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 Staff Sergeant Harry Wooten Douglass (ASN: 34456436), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Istia, Italy, on 16 June 1944. Staff Sergeant Douglass’ 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, the 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.