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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fourth Grade

    Batallion:

    741st Tank Battalion (Separate)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division (Attached)

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1944

    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 37 (July 21, 1944)

    (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 Technician Fourth Grade Bolick Smulik (ASN: 6890110), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a bulldozer operator with Company A, 741st Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Smulik’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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.