Harlen W. Way
Home Town: St. Louis, Missouri
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 199 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Harlen W. Way (19060555), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 March 1945. Private Way’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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.