Richard J. Adley
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-European Theater, General Orders No. 217 (1946)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard J. Adley, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force. Technician Fifth Grade Adley distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 9 November 1944 while serving with Company G, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 95th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.