William Thurston

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to William Thurston (32996506), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 July 1944. Private First Class Thurston’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 79th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.