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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technical Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    317th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 17, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 273 (October 1, 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 Howard O. Wagner (ASN: 32636734), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Landremont, France, on 17 September 1944. Technical Sergeant Wagner’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 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.