Alexander B. Sherard
Home Town: Anderson County, South Carolina
Status: KIA
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 63 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Alexander B. Sherard (0-1286908), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1943. First Lieutenant Sherard’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.
