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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    324th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    44th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 29, 1945

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 60 (February 27, 1946)

    (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 Sergeant James Edell Pearce (ASN: 13057553), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Neckarhausen, Germany, on 29 March 1945. Sergeant Pearce’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, the 44th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.