Donald F. Runnoe
Home Town: Marinette, Wisconsin
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 34 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Donald F. Runnoe, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company in the 1st Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Captain Runnoe’s outstanding leadership, 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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
