- SURNAME
Arnold
- FORENAME
Edgar Leroy
- UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company B)
- RANK
Captain
- NUMBER
0-1286417
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Normandy 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 02.04.1913, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
father Raymond
mother Eva (nee Bennett) Arnold
1st wife Alice Rose (nee Anderzhon) Arnold (1914-1978)
2nd wife Dorothy M. (nee Spomer)
Shenandoah High School Class of 1932
later HQ (Major)
died 17.02.2011 (Aged 97) Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Rose Hill cemetery, Shenandoah, Iowa, USA
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) Edgar L. Arnold (ASN: 0-1286417), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding a Company of the 2d Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 June 1944, in France. Captain Arnold personally led his Ranger company in an attack against enemy installations in the face of small arms fire and accurately directed enemy artillery fire. Despite this heavy enemy fire, Captain Arnold continued to lead the assault and inspired his men to advance with him though they were suffering heavy casualties. Captain Arnold's 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/21853http://rangerroster.org/SearchDetails.asp?ID=2057
FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65991584/edgar-leroy-arnold
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