Gerhard Lessman
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters Battery, 48th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces from 10 to 20 May 1943. First Lieutenant Lessman'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.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Troops, APO 726 (Attu Landing Force), General Orders No. 31 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Gerhard Lessman, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with