Richard W. Keyes

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard W. Keyes, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 2d Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 January 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Keyes’ 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 78th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.