Hubert W. Ashby
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 129 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Hubert W. Ashby, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on 31 May 1944. Private First Class Ashby’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, his unit, and the United States Army.