Eli M. Bozickovich
Home Town: Cook County, Illinois
Status: KIA
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 45 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Eli M. Bozickovich (36361319), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 772d Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 18 January 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Bozickovich’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.