Anthony G. Pendel

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Anthony G. Pendel (33406909), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Platoon Sergeant in Company L, 3d Battalion, 393d Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 22 and 23 March 1945. Technical Sergeant Pendel’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, the 99th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.