General Order for First Lieutenant Donald Ross

General Order for First Lieutenant Donald Ross

Donald Ross Silver Star General Order

World War--1939-1945

Veterans--Florida

The 45th General Order from November 5, 1944, details the accounts of how First Lieutenant Donald Ross (1920-1944) received a Silver Star medal. Donald Ross used his tank to shield two wounded infantrymen until medical teams could rescue them. For his bravery during combat, Donald Ross received a Silver Star.

The Florida-France Soldiers Stories Project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.

45th Infantry Division

Digital reproduction of original general order.

45th Infantry Division

1944-11-05

Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection, RICHES.

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1 general Order from the 45th Infantry Division from November 5, 1944.

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Grammont, Haute-Saone, France

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History Teacher

Originally created by the 45th Infantry Division.

Taylor, Cole

National Archives and Records Administration

"Florida-France Solider Stories Memorializes Veteran Experiences." CAH News, June 21, 2023. https://news.cah.ucf.edu/news/florida-france-soldier-stories-memorializes-veteran-experiences/

Alexander D. Ross 01293319 Inf (Armored Force), First Lieutenant, Company C, 191st Tank Battalion, for gallantry in action on 13 September 1944 near Grammont, France. When two infantrymen lay wounded in a clearing under heavy enemy fire, First Lieutenant Ross moved his tank into the open area to cover the wounded soldiers while aid men went forward to evacuate them. Later in the day First Lieutenant Ross drove his tanks three hundred yards forward of our lines to knock out two machine guns that had been holding up our advantage, enabling the infantry to proceed and capture a large number of enemy. First Lieutenant Ross' gallantry.