Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician 4th Grade (T-4)

Unit:

Troop B, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), 102nd Cavalry Group (Mechanized), V Corps, First Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

January 25th, 1945

Citation:
"For exceptional services of war rendered in the course of operations for the liberation of France. While attached to the 2nd French Armored Division on 25 August 1944, Troop B 102d CAV RECON Sqdn was assigned the mission of making the initial route reconnaissance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Tec 4 McNichols volunteered his services in the capacity of interpreter."

Decision No. 332 dated January 25th, 1945, award of the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star. For exceptional service of war rendered in the course of operations for the liberation of France.
Awarded with Bronze Star.