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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 Corporal Daniel Henry Kluck (ASN: 38535781), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 3d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), 3d Cavalry Group (Separate), in action against enemy forces in Germany. On 16 March 1945, Corporal Kluck was leading a patrol in search of a platoon from his troop when they came under intense fire from three enemy machine guns. Corporal Kluck and another man engaged the nearest machine gun and destroyed it, drawing fire from the remaining enemy guns upon themselves and allowing the remainder of the patrol to withdraw to safety. His companion was killed and Corporal Kluck painfully wounded in the exchange of fire, but he refused to withdraw and fearlessly advanced toward another threatening enemy machine gun position. With utter disregard for himself, Corporal Kluck was successful in dispersing the crew and neutralizing the enemy position before succumbing to fatal wounds sustained in the action. His intrepid actions and fearless gallantry are a constant inspiration to those with whom he served and reflect only the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    3d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized)

    Division:

    XX Corps

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1944

    Headquarters, XX Corps, General Orders No. 26 (September 20, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Daniel H. Kluck (ASN: 38535781), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company B, 3d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), in action against the enemy on 1 September 1944, in France. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.