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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    6th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    May 30, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 153 (September 23, 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 Staff Sergeant Marvin Burran Gullatt (ASN: 34025651), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 6th Armored Infantry Battalion, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Albano, Italy, on 30 May 1944. Staff Sergeant Gullatt’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, the 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.