Frank J. Matwizyck
Home Town: Queens, New York
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 47 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Frank J. Matwizyck (12008014), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 April 1943. Staff Sergeant Matwizyck’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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
