Reaser, Joseph C. "Indian Joe"

Nationality:: American

Biography

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army (Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army)
Awarded on:: 1944

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 12 August 1944. First Lieutenant Reaser'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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 47 (1944)

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Commanding Officer Company K, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Sources

- Hewitt, R.L., Workhorse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1980
- Featherston, A., Saving the Breakout – The 30th Division’s Heroic Stand at Mortain, August 7-12, 1944, Presidio Press Inc., Novato, U.S.A., 1993
- Author: Officers of the Regiment, History of the 120th Infantry Regiment, Infantry Journal Press, Washington D.C., USA, 1947
- The 30th Infantry Division In World War II