Raleigh O. Farmer

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Raleigh O. Farmer (6912637), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 January 1943. Private Farmer’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 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.