Hugh P. Lockhart

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hugh P. Lockhart, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 315th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 February 1945. Sergeant Lockhart’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.