Edward L. Parrish

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward L. Parrish, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 987th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 18 November 1944. Captain Parrish’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.