Sheldon O. Suess
Captain, U.S. Army

From 9-11 April 1945, Captain Sheldon O. Suess was serving as Company Commander, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

On that day, CPT Suess’ Company was in action against Japanese forces near Mount Kalugong, Luzon, Philippine Islands. CPT Suess’ outstanding leadership, courageous actions and extraordinary heroism during those days earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and 2 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

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 Captain (Infantry) Sheldon O. Suess (ASN: 0-422463), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 136th Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 9 to 11 April 1945. Captain Suess' outstanding leadership, 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 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 127 (1945)

Burial

Captain Sheldon O. Suess is buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines in Plot D, Row 13, Grave 130.

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