Edgar Pelletier
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 297 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edgar Pelletier, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 901st Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 10 March 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Pelletier’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.