William F. Zielske
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William F. Zielske, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 17 July 1944 to 9 September 1944. First Sergeant Zielske’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.
