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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    8th Engineer Combat Squadron

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    March 16, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 64 (July 6, 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 Private Webster James Ough, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop C, 8th Engineer Combat Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces at Manus Island, Admiralty Group, on 16 March 1944. Private Ough’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.