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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    358th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 11, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 20 (January 30, 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) Neil C. Harris, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 11 November 1944. First Lieutenant Harris’ 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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.