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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    34th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    5th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 12, 1945

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 266 (June 12, 1945)

    (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 Sergeant Leonard Blaine Haymaker (ASN: 33132460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 34th Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 12 April 1945. Sergeant Haymaker’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 5th Armored Division, and the United States Army.