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Reagan, Bruce W.

Date of birth:
(Waco/Texas, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, XII Corps, Third U.S. Army (150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, XII Corps, Third U.S. Army)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Bruce W. Reagan (0-387348), Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, in action against enemy forces on 8 December 1944, in the vicinity of Sarreguemines in support of a river crossing. By his exceptional devotion to duty, continuous and inspiring courage and his driving tenacity of purpose Colonel Reagan materially aided the advance. His gallant 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 and the United States Army.


Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 10 (January 11, 1945).
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Commanding Officer 150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, XII Corps, Third U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Commanding Officer 150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, XII Corps, Third U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of a second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Citation unavailable.

Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Commanding Officer 150th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1135th Engineer Combat Group, XII Corps, Third U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.

Purple Heart

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