Richard L. Marnell

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard L. Marnell, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 November 1944. Technical Sergeant Marnell’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 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.