Austin D. Bryant

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Austin D. Bryant (20932435), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 and 21 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Bryant’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 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.