Dewitt C. Fair
Born:
Home Town: Dallas, Texas
Status:
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to DeWitt C. Fair, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 70th Tank Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 10 June 1944. First Lieutenant Fair’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.