John A. Mullen
Private, U.S. Army

On 6 October 1944, Private John A. Mullen was serving with Company E, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Seventh U.S. Army.

On that day, PVT Mullen’s unit was in action against German forces in the vicinity of Rambervillers, France. PVT Mullen’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

PVT Mullen was Killed in Action on 28 November 1944 while his unit was attacking the forts north of Mutzig, France.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Private John A. Mullen (ASN: 33766179), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 October 1944. Private Mullen'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 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 310 (1945)

Burial

Private John A. Mullen is buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Epinal, Departement des Vosges, Lorraine, France, in Plot B, Row 15, Grave 44.

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