Ambrocio Lappay
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Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 40 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ambrocio Lappay, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 2d Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 17 February 1942. Sergeant Lappay’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, his unit, and the United States Army.