Edward Woodrow Wild

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward Woodrow Wild, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 20 July 1943 through 5 August 1943. First Lieutenant Wild’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, his unit, and the United States Army.