Salvador Abcede
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 109 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Salvador Abcede, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Philippine Islands. Lieutenant Colonel Abcede distinguished himself by intrepid actions during the period from 8 July 1943 to 23 March 1945 while serving with the Philippine Scouts. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
