John Ernest Dahlquist
Born: March 12, 1896 at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Status:
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 229 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John Ernest Dahlquist, Major General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 23 March 1945. Major General Dahlquist’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, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.