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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    57th Infantry Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    Philippine Division

    Action Date:

    January 14, 1942

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 21 (February 7, 1942)

    (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 Sergeant Dalmacio Infiel (ASN: R-310765), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Abucay Hacienda, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 14 January 1942. Sergeant Infiel’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 and the United States Army.