Harry J. Cummings
Born:
Home Town: Kings County, New York
Status:
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 16 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Harry J. Cummings (0-366428), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in July 1943. Captain Cummings’ outstanding leadership, 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.