The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Cleveland A. Lytle (ASN: 0-326170), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division in Northern France. On 18 – 19 August 1944, Major Lytle, moving with the leading elements of his battalion, advanced through ****, France, despite a determined enemy resistance, small arms fire and fire from enemy self-propelled guns. Forced to make personal contact between elements of his command in order to maintain control, Major Lytle was further handicapped by dense smoke from several fires raging in the forest which at times enveloped elements of his command. Nevertheless, on 19 August 1944 his battalion emerged from the forest and captured ****, France. By his heroism, determination and outstanding leadership he not only surmounted an impressive terrain feature but captured the town which was strongly held by the enemy.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
358th Infantry RegimentDivision:
90th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 555 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Cleveland Arthur Lytle (ASN: 0-326170), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
358th Infantry RegimentDivision:
90th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 20, 1944
Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 103 (December 4, 1944)(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 Major (Infantry) Cleveland Arthur Lytle (ASN: 0-326170), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 September 1944, in France. Major Lytle rescued two soldiers marooned on the ice breaker of a demolished bridge in the Moselle River while under heavy fire from enemy mortars, small arms, flares, and a fixed machine-gun firing from the bridge. His 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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.