Harold T. Gewald
Home Town: Philippine Islands
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Philippine Department, in action against enemy forces from 19 to 29 April 1942. Captain Gewald'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 Philippine Department, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 408 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Harold T. Gewald (0-890020), Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with