Dwight T. Colley

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Dwight T. Colley, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois d’Haumont, France, October 16, 1918. On October 16 Captain Colley, then second lieutenant, led his company to the enemy’s trenches despite the failure of supporting tanks to advance. After the order to withdraw had been given, he remained on the field, personally superintending the removal of every wounded man. He crawled along the ground for a long distance, under the close range fire of enemy machine guns, in order to make sure that no wounded men had been left behind.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Dwight T. Colley, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1944. Colonel Colley’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 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.