Joseph J. Podsiadly

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joseph J. Podsiadly, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 April 1945. Private First Class Podsiadly’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 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.