Leonard P. Elder
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 61 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Leonard P. Elder, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 17 June 1944. Private First Class Elder’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 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
