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Gulsvick Edward

Name:
Edward Gulsvick
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
37276019
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-16
State:
Minnesota
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
A
Row:
15
Grave:
14
Decoration:
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart
Comments:

Edward Gulsvick was born on March 6, 1913 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. Staff Sergeant Edward Gulsvick was a member of "E" Company, Second Battalion 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was killed on the first day of the retaking of Corregidor.

Other info:
A good number of 'E' Company men landed well short of their landing zone, "A" Field. Many men land in Battery Wheeler-Cheney Ravine area. Among these was Pfc. Fitzhugh Millican, who was a member of the mortar platoon, whose stick was led by S/Sgt. Edward Gulsvick. Ahead of him in the stick, and killed in the ravine were S/Sgt. Edward Gulsvick , Pfc Jimmie T. Rovolis, Pfc Matthew D. Musolino and Pfc Emory M. High. All four of these men died at the hands of the Japanese.

"Gulsvick, as leader of the stick, naturally landed the farthest away from Topside and the deepest in Cheney Ravine. He landed among Japs, and amidst the field of fire of two machine guns covering the area. A number of Japanese were there spearing the men with their bayonets as they landed, and though already wounded in the air, Gulsvick put up a terrific fight with his Thompson Submachine gun, accounting for fourteen defenders. He is credited with saving the lives of others of his stick." Source: Day Report - Friday 16 February 1945

S/Sgt Gulsvich was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation's second highest award for his action.
Distinguished Service Cross
SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Edward Gulsvick (ASN: 37276019), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 16 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Gulsvick's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 96 (1945)

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