Schreck, Martin N.
- Date of birth:
- December 12th, 1923
- Date of death:
- July 30th, 1990
- Nationality:
- American
Biography
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private 1st Class
- Unit:
- Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 November 1943. Private First Class Schreck'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, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."
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'For taking out a machine gun nest November 9th, 1943 after German machine gunners had inflicted serious casualties.'
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
- Photo 1: Steve Schreck
- - Fisher, G.A., The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment, Newsfoto Publishing Co., San Angelo, Texas, 1947
- National Museum of American Jewish Military History
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