Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry C. Heller (ASN: 0-442448), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, at Kasba-Mehdia, French Morocco. Second Lieutenant Heller advanced alone toward the enemy machine gun emplacements with only his sub-machine gun as a weapon. He disarmed and captured seven prisoners, thus silencing the machine gun and enabling his organization to take a commanding position around the Kasba, which resulted in the complete defeat of the hostile forces. Lieutenant Heller continued to fight aggressively throughout the day and his attitude was an inspiration to the officers and men of his organization. While leading his men into the trenches in the Native Village later that day, Lieutenant Heller was killed by a heavy blast of machine-gun fire. Second Lieutenant Heller'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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 28 (December 15, 1942)
Action Date: 8-Nov-42
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company E
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment
Division: 9th Infantry Division
For additional information, please visit 99 Lives: The Knox College Gold Star Memorial (knox.edu/99lives)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry C. Heller (ASN: 0-442448), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, at Kasba-Mehdia, French Morocco. Second Lieutenant Heller advanced alone toward the enemy machine gun emplacements with only his sub-machine gun as a weapon. He disarmed and captured seven prisoners, thus silencing the machine gun and enabling his organization to take a commanding position around the Kasba, which resulted in the complete defeat of the hostile forces. Lieutenant Heller continued to fight aggressively throughout the day and his attitude was an inspiration to the officers and men of his organization. While leading his men into the trenches in the Native Village later that day, Lieutenant Heller was killed by a heavy blast of machine-gun fire. Second Lieutenant Heller'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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 28 (December 15, 1942)
Action Date: 8-Nov-42
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company E
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment
Division: 9th Infantry Division
For additional information, please visit 99 Lives: The Knox College Gold Star Memorial (knox.edu/99lives)
Distinguished Service Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry C. Heller (ASN: 0-442448), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, at Kasba-Mehdia, French Morocco. Second Lieutenant Heller advanced alone toward the enemy machine gun emplacements with only his sub-machine gun as a weapon. He disarmed and captured seven prisoners, thus silencing the machine gun and enabling his organization to take a commanding position around the Kasba, which resulted in the complete defeat of the hostile forces. Lieutenant Heller continued to fight aggressively throughout the day and his attitude was an inspiration to the officers and men of his organization. While leading his men into the trenches in the Native Village later that day, Lieutenant Heller was killed by a heavy blast of machine-gun fire. Second Lieutenant Heller'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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 28 (December 15, 1942)
Action Date: 8-Nov-42
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company E
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment
Division: 9th Infantry Division
For additional information, please visit 99 Lives: The Knox College Gold Star Memorial (knox.edu/99lives)
Awarded for actions during the World War II
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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Harry C. Heller (ASN: 0-442448), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, at Kasba-Mehdia, French Morocco. Second Lieutenant Heller advanced alone toward the enemy machine gun emplacements with only his sub-machine gun as a weapon. He disarmed and captured seven prisoners, thus silencing the machine gun and enabling his organization to take a commanding position around the Kasba, which resulted in the complete defeat of the hostile forces. Lieutenant Heller continued to fight aggressively throughout the day and his attitude was an inspiration to the officers and men of his organization. While leading his men into the trenches in the Native Village later that day, Lieutenant Heller was killed by a heavy blast of machine-gun fire. Second Lieutenant Heller'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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 28 (December 15, 1942)
Action Date: 8-Nov-42
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Company: Company E
Regiment: 60th Infantry Regiment
Division: 9th Infantry Division
For additional information, please visit 99 Lives: The Knox College Gold Star Memorial (knox.edu/99lives)
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