Billett, Omar R.

Date of death:: April 5th, 1945
Buried on:: Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: D. Row: 31. Grave: 27.
Nationality:: American

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: Company B, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, U.S. Army
Awarded on:: 1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 5 March 1945. Captain Billett's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 10th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 392