Pat G. Combs

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Pat G. Combs, First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 319th Field Artillery Battalion, 88th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 11 through 13 May 1944. First Lieutenant Combs’ 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 88th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.