Howard H. Ingling
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 217 (August 19, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Howard H. Ingling, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 23d Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces from 14 August 1944 to 10 September 1944. Captain Ingling’s 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.
