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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    60th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 1943

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (October 18, 1943)

    (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 Private Julius Lefkowitz, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Tunisia, North Africa, in April 1943. Private Lefkowitz’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.