Lloyd Vernon Camp

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lloyd Vernon Camp, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 3 January 1945. During an enemy attack, Private First Class Camp left a place of safety and fearlessly made three trips under intense fire to rescue three wounded men exposed to the enemy and unable to move to safety. Later, he observed three more wounded soldiers and, still under enemy fire, with the assistance of a comrade, he rescued one of the men and then alone he aided and guided the other two to cover. Private First Class Camp’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.