Sanford M. Forbes
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters Company, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942. Corporal Forbes' 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 19 (November 23, 1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sanford M. Forbes, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
