- SURNAME
Harris
- FORENAME
Randall
- UNIT
1 Ranger Bn (Company D)
- RANK
First Sergeant
- NUMBER
20705565
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Sicily 1943
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Pocahontas County, Iowa
born 1915 North Dakota
2 years college
motor vehicle mechanic in civilian life
entered service 10.2.1941 Villisca, Iowa (from National Guard)
1 Ranger Bn
promoted 2nd Lieutenant
4 Ranger Bn (Companies B, D and F)
died 19.2.2010
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 First Sergeant Randall Harris, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 1st Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 10 July 1943. First Sergeant Harris' intrepid actions, 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/31275
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