Milo J. Flynn

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Milo J. Flynn (16007515), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the **** Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 July 1944, at Vidouville, France. Private Flynn’s platoon was halted by stubborn enemy resistance and his squad leader was killed by intense enemy fire in an attempt to man the guns of a disabled tank. When Private Flynn’s own weapon, an automatic rifle, jammed, he crawled to the tank, at all times exposed to enemy fire, and with complete disregard for his own safety, entered the tank and traversed the turret, spraying the hedge rows until his ammunition was expended and the enemy weapons had been silenced. Due to his heroic and courageous actions his platoon was able to repulse the enemy. Private Flynn then remained to help evacuate his wounded platoon leader to a place of safety. The personal bravery and tenacity of purpose exhibited by Private Flynn exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.