Richard A. Warren
Home Town: Sacramento, California
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 54 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard A. Warren, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 160th Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 13 April 1945. First Lieutenant Warren’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 40th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
