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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    315th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 23, 1944

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 51 (February 15, 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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Daniel Webster Pleam, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Limay, France, on 23 August 1944, near Limay, France. First Lieutenant Pleam continually exposed himself on three sides while successfully directing his platoon in repelling the enemy attack. Then, when the enemy penetrated their perimeter, he led four men across 600 yards of open terrain, swept by withering enemy fire, to a position from which he killed two enemy soldiers, took five prisoners and forced the remainder to retreat in disorder. First Lieutenant Pleam’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.