Distinguished Service Cross Recipient
KIA WWII
Near Buna, New Guinea
127th Infantry Regiment
32nd Division
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edmund R. Schroeder (0-301712), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Major Schroeder'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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 14 (1943)
KIA WWII
Near Buna, New Guinea
127th Infantry Regiment
32nd Division
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edmund R. Schroeder (0-301712), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Major Schroeder'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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 14 (1943)
Distinguished Service Cross Recipient
KIA WWII
Near Buna, New Guinea
127th Infantry Regiment
32nd Division
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edmund R. Schroeder (0-301712), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Major Schroeder'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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 14 (1943)
KIA WWII
Near Buna, New Guinea
127th Infantry Regiment
32nd Division
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edmund R. Schroeder (0-301712), Major (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Major Schroeder'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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 14 (1943)
