Ralph T. Brown
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 146 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ralph T. Brown, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 March 1945. Captain Brown’s outstanding leadership, 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 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.