Ernest Takkunen
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Takkunen'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 2d Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 482 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Ernest Takkunen, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with