WENTWORTH, BURT G. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Burt G. Wentworth (37562350), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 and 21 April 1945. Private First Class Wentworth'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 77th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Tenth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 142 (1945)
Home Town: Beltrami County, Minnesota
Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), Bronze Star, 3 Purple Heart Medals
WENTWORTH, BURT G. (KIA)
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Burt G. Wentworth (37562350), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 and 21 April 1945. Private First Class Wentworth'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 77th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Tenth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 142 (1945)
Home Town: Beltrami County, Minnesota
Personal Awards: Distinguished Service Cross (WWII), Bronze Star, 3 Purple Heart Medals
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Entered the service from Minnesota.
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