Harlan J. Porter

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Harlan J. Porter, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 409th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 April 1945. Private First Class Porter’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 102d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.