Herman Ledford
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Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 175 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Herman Ledford, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 338th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 September 1944. Technical Sergeant Ledford’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 85th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.