Dennis Hewitt
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 81 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Dennis Hewitt, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in May 1943. Captain Hewitt’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.
