| Eric S. Holmgrain | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 6, 1920 |
| Died | December 25, 1976 (aged 56) |
| Place of birth | Moline, Illinois |
| Place of death | Sheffield, England |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company Q, 4th Marine Raider Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Eric Scott Holmgrain (6 June 1920 - 25 December 1976) was an American First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve during World War II. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in World War II.
Awards[]
- Distinguished Service Cross on 19 December 1943 as First Lieutenant in Company Q, 4th Marine Raider Battalion[1][2][3]
- Legion of Merit
- Bronze Star Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Service Cross citation[]
| “ | The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant Eric S. Holmgrain, United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as a member of Company Q, FOURTH Marine Raider Battalion in action against the enemy Japanese forces at Viru Village, Vangunu, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 1 July 1943. Ignoring the dangers of exposing himself to enemy fire, Lieutenant Holmgrain went to the aid of a wounded gunnery sergeant who was lying in the direct line of enemy machine-gun fire. He not only removed the man to a position of safety but he stopped long enough during the process to wipe out the enemy machine-gun nest. The outstanding heroism and skill displayed by First Lieutenant Holmgrain on this occasion reflect highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.[3] | ” |
References[]
- ↑ "Eric S. Holmgrain". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/126297751. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ↑ "Distinguished Service Cross Recipients, World War II, 1941-1945". United States Army. p. 3. https://valor.defense.gov/Portals/24/Documents/ServiceCross/ArmyDSC-USMC-AllConflicts.pdf. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Eric S. Holmgrain". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=9059. Retrieved January 3, 2021.