The 30th Infantry Division, "Old Hickory", was deemed the outstanding infantry division in the WWII European Theater of Operation. However, due to a paperwork log jam and the subsequent retirement of those in command, the 30th never received the Presidential Unit Citation. While the 30th was vital in several actions, the PUC is being sought for the 30th's breach and penetration of the Siegfried Line that provided a clear avenue of march for Allied forces into Germany. A committee of 35 Army historians commissioned by General Eisenhower found the 30th had "superior initiative, courage, and tenacity" and "without the undue wastage of its men". Please help us gain the PUC for our WWII heroes within their lifetimes. Visit our website for more details http://30thinfantrydivision.weebly.com.
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