Peter Preslipsky
Home Town: Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 72 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Peter Preslipsky, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 August 1944. Private Preslipsky’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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
