Vincent A. Kimberlin

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Vincent A. Kimberlin, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 12 February 1945, near Olangapo, Luzon, Philippine Islands. When his company was pinned to the ground by a sudden enemy attack, First Lieutenant Kimberlin moved swiftly toward the sound of the guns and shot both the enemy gunner and his replacement. Four more enemy gunners attempted to man the gun, but each was killed. First Lieutenant Kimberlin’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, his unit, and the United States Army.