"The Abilene Reporter-News," 17 May 1945, p. 26 [Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas]

NEPHEW OF ABILENE WOMAN IS KILLED

S-Sgt. Glen McGuire of Brownwood died Dec. 13, 1944 when struck by fragments of an artillery shell that landed near his position, his aunt, Mrs. R. M. Fitzgerald, 3025 South 11th learned Wednesday.

Mrs. Fitzgerald earlier had been informed that he was missing and presumed dead, but this was the first definite word that he was killed. His parents are dead.

Sergeant McGuire, a member of the 36th division, was buried in a military cemetery in eastern France, the War department said.


[He was awarded the DSC and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Glen McGuire (ASN: 38036578), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 27 and 28 November 1944. Staff Sergeant McGuire's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 279 (1945)Action Date: November 27 & 28, 1944Service: ArmyRank: Staff SergeantCompany: Company CBattalion: 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion] [Contributed by Dwight "Andy" Anderson]

"The Abilene Reporter-News," 17 May 1945, p. 26 [Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas]

NEPHEW OF ABILENE WOMAN IS KILLED

S-Sgt. Glen McGuire of Brownwood died Dec. 13, 1944 when struck by fragments of an artillery shell that landed near his position, his aunt, Mrs. R. M. Fitzgerald, 3025 South 11th learned Wednesday.

Mrs. Fitzgerald earlier had been informed that he was missing and presumed dead, but this was the first definite word that he was killed. His parents are dead.

Sergeant McGuire, a member of the 36th division, was buried in a military cemetery in eastern France, the War department said.


[He was awarded the DSC and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

Distinguished Service Cross
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Glen McGuire (ASN: 38036578), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 27 and 28 November 1944. Staff Sergeant McGuire's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 279 (1945)Action Date: November 27 & 28, 1944Service: ArmyRank: Staff SergeantCompany: Company CBattalion: 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion] [Contributed by Dwight "Andy" Anderson]