Ellis J. Hall

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ellis J. Hall, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 January 1945, in the vicinity of Rimling, France. Private First Class Hall’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 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.