Donald W. Larson
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 66 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Donald W. Larson (16012227), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 June 1944. Technical Sergeant Larson’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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.