Sydney S. Combs
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 1 February 1943. Captain Combs' 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 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 17 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sydney S. Combs, Captain (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with