Claude A. Thorp

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Claude A. Thorp (0-015101), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Philippine Guerilla Forces, in action against enemy forces from May 1942 through November 1943, at Luzon, Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Thorp’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 and the United States Army.