Harry J. Slagle

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Harry J. Slagle, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Coast Artillery, in action against enemy forces on 30 December 1941, in the Philippine Islands. Private First Class Slagle’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.