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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    306th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    81st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 27 (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 Staff Sergeant Henry M. Myers, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 306th Engineer Combat Battalion, 81st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces an Anguar Island, Palau, on 17 September 1944. Staff Sergeant Myers’ 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.