Dale H. Seggerman
Home Town: Douglas County, Illinois
Status: KIA
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 320 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Dale H. Seggerman (20620104), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 36th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 8 April 1945. Staff Sergeant Seggerman’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.