Glynn W. Hicks

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Glynn W. Hicks (15057520), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 3d Battalion, 6th Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, in North Africa. Technician Fourth Grade Hicks’ 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 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.