Abraham Matza
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 6 January 1945, Private First Class Abraham Matza was serving with the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, Ninth U.S. Army.

On that day, PFC Matza’s unit was in action against German forces at Grandmenil, Belgium. PFC Matza’s courageous actions, devotion to duty, 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, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Private First Class Abraham Matza (ASN: 32983757), 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 the 289th Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 January 1945. Private First Class Matza'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 75th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 117 (1945)

Burial

Private First Class Abraham Matza is buried at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Henri-Chapelle, Arrondissement de Verviers, Liège, Belgium in Plot E, Row 1, Grave 60.

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