Michael Chinchar
Home Town: Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 49 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Michael Chinchar, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 March 1945. Technical Sergeant Chinchar’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.