Paul Cyr
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 116 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Paul Cyr, Captain, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces from 9 June 1944 through 25 August. Captain Cyr’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.