Dale T. Proctor

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Dale T. Proctor (17197243), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Telephone Operator and Observer with Company K, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 29 September 1944, in France. Private First Class Proctor’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 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.