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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 9, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces in Austria, General Orders No. 66 (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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William J. Wolf (ASN: 0-1183221), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Division Artillery, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Gross Rederching, France, on 9 December 1944. First Lieutenant Wolf’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 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.