Raymond F. Barton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Raymond F. Barton, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 September 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Barton’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 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.