Herbert M. Mills

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Herbert M. Mills (0-380638), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 33d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces from 16 to 18 November 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Mills’ 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 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.