Adlai C. Young

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Adlai C. Young, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 24 December 1941, in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Young’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty 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.