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Edgar William Grotelueschen
3 Dec 1919 – 14 Feb 2005
| Birth | 3 Dec 1919 |
| Death | 14 Feb 2005 |
| Cemetery | Fort Custer National Cemetery Augusta , Kalamazoo County , Michigan , USA |
| Added by | Sharon W on 28 Dec 2018 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10515994 |
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Son of H. William & Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen. Married to Carol Pouget on 11-25-1981 at Troy, MI. -------------------- Thanks to Find A Grave contributor #47060026; Edgar W. Grotelueschen Home of record: Schuyler, Nebraska Awards and Citations; Distinguished Service Cross Awarded for actions during World War II DSC Citation The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Edgar William Grotelueschen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 27 November 1944. Observing an enemy machine gun nest 150 yards to his front, Captain Grotelueschen alone stormed the hostile position. Grasping the enemy weapon in his hands, he hurled it from the emplacement and forced the surrender of a crew member. As a second German attempted to escape, Captain Grotelueschen killed him with accurate small arms fire. By his daring and complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Grotelueschen prevented casualties to his men, and obtained the identification of a German division previously unknown to be operating in this sector. First Lieutenant Grotelueschen's extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 63 (1945) Action Date: 27-Nov-44 Service: Army Rank: First Lieutenant Company: 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
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MAJ USA WWII KOREA VIETNAM DSC SS
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- Elsie Jusina Grotelueschen Stuthman 1917–2007
- Elmer Walter Grotelueschen 1921–1997
- Edna Clara Grotelueschen Brown 1924–2010
- Leona Helen Dorothy Grotelueschen Jones 1927–2007
- Lorraine Louise Grotelueschen Saalfeld 1931–2013
- Albert John Grotelueschen 1939–2006
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