Teddy A. Sanford
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 23 September 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Sanford'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 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps, General Orders No. 8 (November 11, 1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Teddy A. Sanford, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with