Walter Szelugoski
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut
Status: MIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 16 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Walter Szelugoski (11010304), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in March 1943. Corporal Szelugoski’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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
