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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    307th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 20, 1944

    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 51 (May 17, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Robert E. Wolfe, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Libungao, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 20 December 1944. Private Wolfe’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 and the United States Army.