Michael N. Shay, Jr.
Home Town: Sedgwick County, Kansas
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters Battery, 73d Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 December, 1944. Sergeant Shay's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Armored Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 206 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Michael N. Shay, Jr. (37237068), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with