Elmer Lorin Russell

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Elmer Lorin Russell (34054368), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company E, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 and 14 February 1945, in the vicinity of the Bilibid Prison in the Philippine Islands. Technician Fifth Grade Russell’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, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.