Edward J. Hackett

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edward J. Hackett (0-1692285), Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Medical Officer with the 87th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 7th Infantry Division, on 13 September 1944, in France. On many occasions Captain Hackett went forward under enemy fire to aid wounded and evacuate. On 13 September, in the woods near Malmaison, France, he went to within 10 yards of where the enemy was dug in to aid a wounded man. In doing so he was mortally wounded. Captain Hackett’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.