Citation for the Bronze Star Medal
COPY 3 (Oak-Leaf Cluster)

To First Lieutenant Jé@hn A. PRitsch, 01047728, Coast
Artillery Corps, 448th AAA AW Battallion, for meritorious
service in connection with military operations against an
enemy of the United States in Holland and Germany from 14
February to 26 February 1945. In the establishment of
the 55th Infantry Division Rest Center at Treebeek, Holland,
Lieutenant Pfitsch by initiative, ingenuity, and an unlin-
ited capacity for work evercame almost insurmountable ob-
stacles in the acquiring of necessary facilities, equipment
and services. His erganizing ability and enthusiasm, inspir-
ing those working with him, resulted in a superior and out-
standing Division Rest Center. Lieutenant'Pfitsch's efforts
and his devotion to duty reflect credit upon his character
as a soldier and have brought credit upon his unit. Entered
military service from Texas.

GO No. 16

Hq 35th Inf Div
9 Mar 45
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HEADQUAREERS 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION
APO 35 U S ARMY
General Orders
No. 16 9 Mareh 1945

EXTRACT
Award of Bronze Star Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster)

Pursuant to authority contained in AR 600-45, dated
2e September 1943, as amended, in addition to the Bronze
Star Medal and bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster previously awarded,
a second bronze Oak-Leaf Cluster is awarded to the
follewing;

First Lieutenant John A. Pfitseh, 01047728,

Coast Artillery Corps, U S Army.

Fer meritorious service in connection with military
eperations against an enemy of the United States in Holland
and Germany from 14 February to 26 February 1945.

Entered the military service from Texas.

By command of Major General BAADE:
OFFICIAL: