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World War II: Battle of Altenstadt - Frank Hagney earns Distinguished Service Cross |
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World War II: Battle of Altenstadt - Frank Hagney earns Distinguished Service Cross |
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History of the 14th Infantry Regiment with the 71st Infantry Division in World war II |
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Frank J. Hagney earns Distinguished Service Cross at battle of Altenstadt
Frank J. Hagney, 2nd Lieutenant
Company E, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division
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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank J. Hagney (ASN:
0-1061711), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection
with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company
E, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, in action against enemy
forces in Germany, on 1 April 1945, in Germany. On that date, during
fierce action near Altenstadt, Germany, Lieutenant Hagney disregarded his
painful wounds and courageously led his platoon through intense hostile
frontal and flanking fire. Inspiring his men by his heroic, indomitable
leadership he pressed forward against the enemy and although wounded
seriously twice more, continued his gallant, aggressive actions. Second
Lieutenant Hagney's tenacious courage and unflinching devotion to duty
exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United
States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 71st Infantry Division,
and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 179 (July 18, 1945)
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