Donald C. Lord
Home Town: Valhalla, New York
Silver Star
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, 10th Armored Division, General Orders No. 158 (July 11, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Donald C. Lord (0-1011554), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Intelligence Officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 11th Tank Battalion, 10th Armored Division, at Schwiech, Germany, on 8 March 1945. Braving intense hostile fire, Captain Lord courageously led a patrol through enemy infested territory to secure vital information. His gallant achievement reflects great credit upon himself and the military forces of the United States.
