Adam Goerlitz
Home Town: Rush County, Kansas
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 19 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Adam Goerlitz (37203516), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 August 1943. Technician Fourth Grade Goerlitz’s intrepid actions, 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
