Gilbert C. Knodel
Home Town: Hughes County, South Dakota
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 74 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Gilbert C. Knodel (19030031), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 11 January 1943. Private Knodel’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, his unit, and the United States Army.
