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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 23, 1944

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Sergeant Daniel W. Hatcher, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Cannon Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action in France on 23 August 1944. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Sergeant Hatcher reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.