Grover S. Jordan
Home Town: Bassett, Nebraska
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 64 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Grover S. Jordan, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 March 1944. Corporal Jordan’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 1st Cavalry Division, and the United States Army.
