Edwin J. Algar
Home Town: Cook County, Illinois
Status: KIA
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 123 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edwin J. Algar (36331583), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 26 February 1945. Technical Sergeant Algar’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, his unit, and the United States Army.