Rosario Valencia Lerma

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Rosario Valencia Lerma, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 June 1944. Private First Class Lerma’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 91st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.