Joseph F. Sloboda

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joseph F. Sloboda, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 112th Calvary Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 18 July 1944. Private First Class Sloboda’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.