Ervin M. Bickwermert
Home Town: Livingston County, Illinois
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 41 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Ervin M. Bickwermert (36030242), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 132d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 January 1943. Corporal Bickwermert’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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.
