Lawrence H. Phillips

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lawrence H. Phillips (0-916722), Major (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with U.S. Army Engineers, in action against enemy forces from 23 October 1944 to 15 March 1944. Major Phillips’ 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 and the United States Army.