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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Srecko F. Radich (ASN: 42140374), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Roer River in Germany, on 23 February 1945. Private Radich ran through a fire-swept field to a wounded soldier and as he stooped to pick him up, was hit by tracer fire. Even though mortally wounded, Private Radich carried is comrade to a covered position before he fell dead. Private First Class Radich’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    2nd Battalion

    Regiment:

    175th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    29th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 23, 1945

    Headquarters, NINTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 117 (April 20, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Srecko F. Radich (ASN: 42140374), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Roer River in Germany, on 23 February 1945. During the assault across the Roer River, enemy machine gun fire directed against the leading elements endangered the life of a soldier, too wounded to move from his exposed position. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Private First Class Radich ran to the wounded soldier and as he stooped to pick him up, was hit by tracer fire. Even though mortally wounded, Private First Class Radich carried his comrade to a covered position and fell dead. Private First Class Radich’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.