Robert B. Conlon

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Robert B. Conlon (0-335887), Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 93d Armored Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 21 May 1944. Captain Conlon’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, his unit, and the United States Army.