Lloyd A. Watland

Headquarters, 90th Division Artillery, in action against enemy forces on 10 November 1944, in Germany. On that date, infantry elements assaulting Fort Koenigsmacher on the far side of the flooded Moselle River, were critically in need of supplies which could not be delivered to them over normal supply lines because of the high water. Lieutenant Watland, an artillery liaison pilot, boldly flew into the enemy antiaircraft zone, deliberately drawing fire upon himself to determine an air approach to the Fort. Flying at an altitude of only ten feet, subjected to small arms and artillery fire, he found a zone not covered by antiaircraft fire and successfully led ten flights to the Fort. First Lieutenant Watland'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 90th Division Artillery, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 58 (1945)