Norman Friedman
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 448 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Norman Friedman, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 112th Medical Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 2 August 1942. Captain Friedman’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, his unit, and the United States Army.