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Dullum, Roy H.

Date of birth:
June 3rd, 1922 (Appam/North Dakota, United States)
Date of death:
1984
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Unit:
Company I, 361st Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Synopsis as placed in General Orders No. 138 (1944), Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army:
"The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Roy H. Dullum, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 June 1944. Technical Sergeant Dullum's intrepid actions, 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 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

For action performed on 16 June 1944, in Istia/Province of Grosseto, Tuscany region, Italy.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Robbins, R.A., The 91st Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 2000
    - Home of Heroes

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