- SURNAME
Manuel
- FORENAME
Herman
- UNIT
1 Bn (White Combat Team)
- RANK
Private First Class
- NUMBER
20845086
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart
- PLACE
Burma 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
born 30.5.1922 Lehi, Arizona
Native American (Pima)
son of Jose and Martha (nee Phillips) Manuel (married 24.9.1915)
skilled in manufacture of electrical machinery and accessories in civilian life
enlisted 15.9.1940
WIA 28.7.1944 near Myitkyina, Burma
discharged 6.7.1945
re-enlisted 5.3.1946 Phoenix, Arizona (Private)
discharged 8.6.1947
married Ella Smith (1920-2003)
last residence Bapchule, Arizona
died 25.7.1948 Chandler, Arizona
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona
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 Private First Class Herman Manuel (ASN: 20845086), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Battalion (White Combat Team), Task Force Galahad, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), in action against enemy forces on 28 July 1944, near Myitkyina, North Burma. Corporal Manuel with the aid of a fellow soldier, voluntarily risked his life to rescue a wounded soldier under intense machine-gun fire. Though both men were wounded in the action, the rescue was successful. Private First Class Manuel's 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/31900FINDAGRAVE:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138361546/herman-manuel
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