Cyrus J. Drew
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 47 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Cyrus J. Drew, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in January 1943. Captain Drew’s outstanding leadership, 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.