Dulcesimo Habal
Home Town: Carson, California
Headquarters Company, 57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 9 January 1942. Sergeant Habal'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.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 39 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Dulcesimo Habal, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
