Kenneth Lamar Gaines
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 221 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Kenneth Lamar Gaines, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 and 10 April 1945. Sergeant Gaines voluntarily conducted his own reconnaissance, then captured an enemy strong point, and finally assaulted and captured a road block, killing and capturing 14 enemies. His 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 35th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
