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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    327th Glider Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    October 7, 1944

    Headquarters, 1st Allied Airborne Army, General Orders No. 34 (April 28, 1945)

    (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 Technical Sergeant James Charles Single (ASN: 35289605), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces near Ophousden, Holland, on 7 October 1944. Technical Sergeant Single’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 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.