PFC Philip Joseph Scheero

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PFC Philip Joseph Scheero

Birth
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
9 Feb 1945 (aged 24)
Philippines
Burial
Yeadon, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Philip J. Scheero (33142266), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Private First Class Scheero'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 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 50 (1945)
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Philip J. Scheero (33142266), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Private First Class Scheero'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 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 50 (1945)