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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    333d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    84th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 13, 1945

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 221 (June 12, 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 Sergeant James R. Kellogg, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 333d Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 13 April 1945. Sergeant Kellogg’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 84th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.