Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Commanding Officer, Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

First Lieutenant Warren D. Hodges, O-530011, Infantry, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States near *** [Büderich], Germany on 10 March 1945. As Lieutenant Hodges, commanding Company I, 134th Infantry, was riding on a tank during the advance of his unit toward *** [Büderich], his vehicle was halted by a hostile tank trap. The area was subjected to heavy concentrations of observed artillery and mortar fire, causing the riflemen dismount and become disorganized. In the face of intense enemy fire, Lieutenant Hodges successfully reorganized his men and personally led them across the tank trap into the town, taking the objective after severe street fighting and capturing ninety prisoners. His actions are in accord with military traditions.
Entered military service from Kansas.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 25 (7 April 1945).