The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Michael Paulick (ASN: 0-23060), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Reconnaissance Company, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, during July and August 1943. During a bitterly fought engagement with the enemy, Captain Paulick left the comparative safety of an observation post and proceeded through terrain under intense enemy artillery fire to the aid of a wounded soldier. His dauntless courage won him the admiration and respect of the men he led. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Paulick, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
January 30, 1944
Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 69 (August 30, 1944)(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 Major (Infantry) Michael Paulick (ASN: 0-23060), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 30 January 1944. While the unit was in the area of the Vosges Mountains of France, Captain Paulick led a patrol from Company B to check out an observation point overlooking Cleurie Quarry. Captain Paulick’s outstanding leadership, 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Test and Evaluation CommandAction Date:
1968 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Michael Paulick (ASN: 0-23060), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Test and Evaluation Command from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Paulick and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 2, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 73 (1944) & General Orders No. 76 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Michael Paulick (ASN: 0-23060), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy on 2 February 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Paulick, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Field Artillery)Batallion:
601st Tank Destroyer BattalionDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 17 (April 14, 1943)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Michael Paulick (ASN: 0-23060), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Reconnaissance Company, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to April 1943. While under direct enemy fire during a heavy engagement, Captain Paulick, by the strategic use of his company in sorties against enemy positions, was able to determine the strength and composition of enemy forces and to materially assist in their defeat. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Paulick, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.