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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    41st Armored Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 2, 1945

    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 482 (September 7, 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 Staff Sergeant Ernest Takkunen (ASN: 37095348), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces at Schiefhahn, Germany, on 2 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Takkunen’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 2d Armored Division, and the United States Army.