The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army (and previously, the United States Army Air Forces). It is awarded for extraordinary heroism:
While engaged in action against an enemy of the United States;
While engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or
While serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party.
Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U.S. combat decorations but do not merit award of the Medal of Honor. The Distinguished Service Cross is equivalent to the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps, and Coast Guard when operating under the authority of the Department of the Navy) and the Air Force Cross (Air Force).
SURNAME
James
FORENAME
Theodore A.
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
36938331
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
promoted T/Sgt
SURNAME
Goranson
FORENAME
Ralph Einar
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company C)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
0-1299035
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Libertyville, Illinois
born 04.07.1919 Chicago, Illinois, USA
father Einar Goranson (1893-1968)...
SURNAME
Edlin
FORENAME
Robert Thomas (Bob)
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-1293387
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Brittany 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 6.5.1922, Evansville, Indiana, USA
father Louis Lee Edlin (1898-1965)
mother...
SURNAME
Dreher
FORENAME
William Edward, Jr
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
35051852
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Ohio
born 06.07.1924, Cleveland, Ohio
3 years high school
civil occupation...
SURNAME
Courtney
FORENAME
William J.
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
15104744
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Cuyahoga, Ohio
born 1921, New York
single without dependents upon enlistment...
SURNAME
Clark
FORENAME
Rex Douglas
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company E)
RANK
Technician Fifth Class
NUMBER
39378566
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Kettle Falls, Washington
born 19.03.1918, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada...
SURNAME
Belmont
FORENAME
Gail Hamilton
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
Staff Sergeant
NUMBER
36895257
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided New Jersey
born 30.01.1921, Perry, New York, USA
08.01.1942 entered service...
SURNAME
Belcher
FORENAME
Julius Wilbur
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company C)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
33213927
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Swords Creek, Virginia
born 28.10.1921, Grundy, Virginia, USA
father James Monroe Belcher...
SURNAME
Arnold
FORENAME
Edgar Leroy
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company B)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
0-1286417
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 02.04.1913, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
father Raymond
mother Eva (nee Bennett) Arnold
1st wife Alice...
SURNAME
Parker
FORENAME
Charles H. (Ace)
UNIT
5 Ranger Bn (Company A)
RANK
First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-1290298
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
promoted Captain
SURNAME
Harris
FORENAME
Randall
UNIT
1 Ranger Bn (Company D)
RANK
First Sergeant
NUMBER
20705565
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Sicily 1943
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Pocahontas County, Iowa
born 1915 North Dakota
2 years college
motor vehicle mechanic in civilian...
SURNAME
Darby
FORENAME
William Orlando
UNIT
1 Ranger Bn (C.O.)
RANK
Lieutenant Colonel
NUMBER
0-19133
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross with oak leaf cluster, Silver Star, Legion of Merit
PLACE
North Africa 1943 (DSC+SS) Sicily 1943 (DSC) WW2 (LOM)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
SURNAME
Fowler
FORENAME
James Gillett
UNIT
1 Ranger Bn (Company F)
RANK
First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-1047124
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Italy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Moody
FORENAME
William Dewey
UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company C)
RANK
First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-1300357
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Barber
FORENAME
Alexander W.
UNIT
5 Ranger Bn (HQ & HQ Company - Medical Detachment)
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
33575048
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Normandy 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Johnstown, Pennsylvania
born 23.02.1924, Johnstown...
SURNAME
Berardi
FORENAME
Pat
UNIT
511 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company A)
RANK
Sergeant
NUMBER
35622047
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Philippines 1945
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DOW - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Baze
FORENAME
Roy Ellis
UNIT
509 Parachute Infantry Battalion (HQ and HQ Company - Medical Officer)
RANK
Captain
NUMBER
0-377640
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star
PLACE
South France 1944
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Whitaker
FORENAME
Anthony
UNIT
124th Cavalry Regiment (Troop F)
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
35789311
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Burma 1945
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Davis
FORENAME
Leslie B.
UNIT
509 Parachute Infantry Regiment (2 Bn)
RANK
Private First Class
NUMBER
20341541
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
PLACE
Italy 1943
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
SURNAME
Polette
FORENAME
Lloyd L.,Jr
UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company F)
RANK
Second Lieutenant + First Lieutenant
NUMBER
0-1309822
AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross,Silver Star with oak leaf cluster,Bronze Star,Military Cross (GB)
PLACE
Europe
ADDITIONAL...
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