William J. Wolf
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army

On 9 December 1944, First Lieutenant William J. Wolf was serving with Division Artillery, 26th Infantry Division, U.S. Army.

On that day, 1LT Wolf’s unit was in action against German forces at Saareguemines, France, during the Siegfried Line Campaign. 1LT Wolf’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals and Awards

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William J. Wolf (ASN: 0-1183221), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Division Artillery, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 December 1944. First Lieutenant Wolf'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 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Forces in Austria, General Orders No. 66 (1945)

Burial

First Lieutenant William J. Wolf is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial in Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France, in Plot K, Row 18, Grave 32.

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