Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Captain Francis S. Greenlief, O-1291268, (then first lieutenant), Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action near Saint-Lô, Normandy, France, 18 July 1944. During an attack on enemy strong points, Captain Greenlief led his platoon aggressively and fearlessly in substantial advances against the enemy, and in repulsing strong counterattacks. Always well to the front of his platoon, he could be heard throughout the area shouting to his men and urging them forward. When an enemy machine gun suddenly opened fire, wounding several soldiers and killing four, Captain Greenlief picked up a Browning Automatic Rifle from a wounded soldier, advance alone on the enemy position and knocked it out, killing the entire crew. The dynamic leadership of Captain Greenlief, his intrepid courage and utter disregard for personal safety inspired his men to their greatest efforts, and entitles Captain Greenlief to a place of honor in the annals of fighting infantrymen.
Entered military service from Nebraska.


Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (2 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 30 July 1944 in Normandie, France.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 14 (5 August 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 15 July 1944 in Normandie, France.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 52 (17 November 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounded in action on 18 July 1944 near Saint-Lô/Manche department, Basse-Normandie, France.

This award was obtained in the form of an second Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 52 (17 November 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company L, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 13 november 1944 in Lorraine, France.

This award was obtained in the form of an third Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 53 (23 November 1944).