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Stanley
Emil
Larson
KIA (WWII)
January 9, 1920

–

May 23, 1944

Born:

, 

Idaho

Home:

Alameda

, 

California

Buried: 

San Bruno

, 

California

Cemetery:

Golden Gate National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    10th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Captain (Corps of Engineers) Stanley Emil Larson (ASN: 0-447252), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a member of the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in Sicily and Italy during the period from 10 July 1943 through 29 March 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Larson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    10th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 23, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 109 (November 16, 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 Captain (Corps of Engineers) Stanley Emil Larson (ASN: 0-447252), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Anzio, Italy, on 23 May 1944. Captain Larson’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 and the United States Army.