Raymond E. Cotner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Raymond E. Cotner, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 152d Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 May 1945. Second Lieutenant Cotner’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 38th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.