Paul W. Cowden

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Paul W. Cowden, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 and 10 December 1944. Second Lieutenant Cowden’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 8th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.