George S. Wuchinich
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army-Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 125 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George S. Wuchinich, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces from 28 November 1943 through 26 July 1944, in enemy occupied territory. First Lieutenant Wuchinich’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty 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.
