Pvt. Rondall Howard Glaze

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Pvt. Rondall Howard Glaze Veteran

Birth
White County, Georgia, USA
Death
17 Feb 1945 (aged 18)
France
Burial
Cleveland, White County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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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 Private Rondall H. Glaze (ASN: 44036390), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 February 1945, near Lixing, France. During a company attack, murderous enemy machine gun fire halted the advance. Realizing the extreme gravity of the situation, Private Glaze voluntarily assumed the task of knocking out the hostile weapon. He crept across open terrain, while exposed to heavy enemy mortar, artillery, and rifle fire, and hurled a grenade at the machine gun crew, killing them instantly. Though fatally wounded, his courageous action enabled his company to continue its advance and gain its objective. His gallant service, 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 70th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)

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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 Private Rondall H. Glaze (ASN: 44036390), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 February 1945, near Lixing, France. During a company attack, murderous enemy machine gun fire halted the advance. Realizing the extreme gravity of the situation, Private Glaze voluntarily assumed the task of knocking out the hostile weapon. He crept across open terrain, while exposed to heavy enemy mortar, artillery, and rifle fire, and hurled a grenade at the machine gun crew, killing them instantly. Though fatally wounded, his courageous action enabled his company to continue its advance and gain its objective. His gallant service, 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 70th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Contributor: BarryC (47806468)

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Pvt 275 Inf 70 Inf Div WWII



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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63584962/rondall_howard-glaze: accessed ), memorial page for Pvt. Rondall Howard Glaze (16 Apr 1926–17 Feb 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 63584962, citing Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery, Cleveland, White County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by JFJN (contributor 46976255).