Hersel E. Phillippe

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Hersel E. Phillippe (0-890011), First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with U.S. Army Engineers, in action against enemy forces from 19 April 1942 through 3 May 1942, in the Philippine Islands. First Lieutenant Phillippe’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 and the United States Army.