Frank R. Kutak

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Frank R. Kutak, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 53d Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 December 1944. First Lieutenant Kutak’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 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.