Donald C. Mills
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 81 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Donald C. Mills, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 22 November 1944. Second Lieutenant Mills’ 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.
