Ernest D. Jessup

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ernest D. Jessup, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 April 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Jessup’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 33d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.