Winter 2021 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 65A:
WWII group from Captain Frank R. Kutak (Long, Island, NY) of the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division. The group includes his original 4th Armored Division uniform with numbered collar brass, 53rd AIB pin back DUI’s, Croix de Guerre fourragere, sterling Combat Infantry Badge, and period zinc backed ribbons to include the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with two oak leaf clusters, and European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with multiple campaign stars. Group comes with a display of full sized original WWII period slot brooch medals (not engraved or numbered and therefore unknown if his or added post-war; DSC is a Robbins black brooch), and his next of kin monel style dog tags on a sterling J-Hook chain. Included is a binder filled with pages of copied research to include many of his service files which show charred edges from the National Archived fire. Capt. Kutak’s name is not written in the jacket. 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 (Infantry) Frank R. Kutak, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 53d Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 December 1944. On that date, Lieutenant Kutak led Company A in an attack on Remoiville, Belgium. Completely disregarding his own safety, he repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire, inspiring his men by his courage and fearless leadership. As a result of the attack, the strongly defended town was captured. That night, although he had been wounded twice, Lieutenant Kutak reorganized his company and again distinguished himself by boldly leading his men against a numerically superior enemy force. His conspicuous heroism, many times displayed, and his courage and devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army. The Riker case itself is not included.
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