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First Name: Hulett

Last Name: Sells

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Hidalgo County, TX




Date of Birth:

Date of Death: 13 November 1944

Rank: Technical Sergeant

Years Served:
Hulett Sells

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Hulett Sells

Technical Sergeant, U. S. Army

Navy Cross

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 12 (1945)
CITATION:
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Technical Sergeant Hulett Sells (ASN: 38255916), 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 Company D, 382d Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 29 October 1944 and 13 November 1944, at Leyte, Philippine Islands.
Technical Sergeant Sells' 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, the 96th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 161847   Created by: MHOH

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