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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    70th Tank Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Armored Group (Separate)

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division (Attached)

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 35 (July 19, 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 Staff Sergeant Richard C. Murrin (ASN: 33036042), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 70th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Group (Separate), attached to the 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Staff Sergeant Murrin’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.