Newton A. Cannon

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Newton A. Cannon (0-1696528), Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer, in action against enemy forces on 23 March 1945. Captain Cannon’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, his unit, and the United States Army.