Raymond L. Thayer

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Raymond L. Thayer (0-1297985), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Anti-Tank Company in the 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 December 1944. First Lieutenant Thayer’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 77th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.