Alexander M. Greig
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 7 July 1944, Staff Sergeant Alexander M. Greig was serving with Company L, 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.

On that day, SSG Greig’s unit was in action against German forces during the Rome-Arno Campaign. SSG Greig’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day, at the cost of his life, earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

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

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Staff Sergeant Alexander M. Greig (ASN: 36275205), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 363d Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 July 1944. Staff Sergeant Greig'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 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 175 (1944)

Burial

Staff Sergeant Alexander M. Greig is buried at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial in Florence, Città Metropolitana di Firenze, Toscana, Italy in Plot A, Row 4, Grave 25.

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