Richard W. Stevens
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 119 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard W. Stevens, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 67th Armored Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 17 November 1944. First Lieutenant Stevens’ 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
