Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart
Private First Class Russell H. Woodward (ASN: 35405476), 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 the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 June 1944. Private First Class Woodward'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, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1944)
Private First Class Russell H. Woodward (ASN: 35405476), 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 the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 June 1944. Private First Class Woodward'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, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1944)
Awards: Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart
Private First Class Russell H. Woodward (ASN: 35405476), 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 the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 June 1944. Private First Class Woodward'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, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1944)
Private First Class Russell H. Woodward (ASN: 35405476), 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 the 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 June 1944. Private First Class Woodward'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, the 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1944)
Inscription
175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Ohio.
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