Kelly B. Lemmon

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Kelly B. Lemmon, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 23 August 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Lemmon’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, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.