Elmer J. Cessna

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Elmer J. Cessna, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 July 1944. Staff Sergeant Cessna’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, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.