Kenneth F. Lathrop

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Kenneth F. Lathrop (6555289), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 31st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 5 April 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Sergeant Lathrop’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.