Nathanuel M. Quinton
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
War Department, General Orders No. 104 (1946)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Nathanuel M. Quinton, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 November 1944. Staff Sergeant Quinton’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 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.