George W. Heckard
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 417th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces from 15 to 21 August 1944. Technical Sergeant Heckard'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.
Headquarters, Sixth Army Group, General Orders No. 13 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George W. Heckard, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
