Leslie M. Belden
Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 January 1945. Corporal Belden'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 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 100 (May 11, 1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Leslie M. Belden, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
