Jack Thomas
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 255 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jack Thomas, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 April 1945. Private First Class Thomas’ 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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
