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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    143d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 22, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 144 (April 14, 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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Richard Joseph Grousset, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Anould, France, on 22 November 1944. First Lieutenant Grousset’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, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.