Dale H. Klakamp

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Dale H. Klakamp, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 7th Engineer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 October 1944. Sergeant Klakamp’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.