DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION

Company A, 136th Infantry Regiment, is cited for outstanding performance of duty in action against the enemy during the period 3 to 4 May 1945, in the vicinity of Tebbo, Nueva Viscaya Province, Northern Luzon, Philippine Islands. The company was a portion of a larger force assigned to occupy an important position on Skyline Ridge. The position commanded the approach to the position near Tebbo. At 0400, 3 May 1945, Company A began their movements up the open, razorback ridge, which lead to the enemy stronghold. At 0600, they had gained a position from which they could attack. This barren ridge line offered little cover from the vicious fire of the enemy machine guns and mortars. About 2100, native carriers were dispatched to resupply them with ammunition, but when the carriers had nearly reached the position, enemy mortars opened from concealed positions. The fire from these mortars covered the entire position held by Company A, causing several casualties. The barrage lifted and the enemy launched three consecutive Banzai attacks. All were repulsed by the gallant men of Company A. Later, carrying parties resupplied them with ammunition and, by early morning, they were organized for an attack upon the main objective. On 4 May 1945, the weary men of Company A hurled themselves upon the enemy with such ferocity thet by mid-morning, the enemy stronghold was overrun. Sixty-nine enemy lay dead upon the position and several enemy light machine guns, mnortars, and artillery were captured. The determination, unflinching devotion to duty, and superb courage of each man of Company A, 136th Infantry Regiment, contributed immeasurably to the success of operations in Northern Luzon and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. (General Orders 6, Headquarters 33d Infantry Division, 6 January 1946.)