Donald F. Ingle
Home Town: Lafayette, Illinois
Status: POW
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, on 18 January 1942, during action against enemy forces in the defense of Bataan and while a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. A radio operator with the 31st Infantry Regiment, Private Ingle became a prisoner at the fall of Bataan and survived the infamous death march which took a heavy toll amongst those who were forced into captivity on 8 April 1942. After imprisonment in several POW camps in the Philippines, Private Ingle was finally liberated in Japan in September, 1945. His 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.
Authority: Legion of Valor
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Donald F. Ingle, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with