Don J. Whitaker

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Don J. Whitaker, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 1st Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 August 1945. Staff Sergeant Whitaker’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, the 6th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.