Thomas F. Dyess, Jr.
Home Town: Pike County, Mississippi
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 603 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Thomas F. Dyess, Jr. (34612781), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 February 1945. Staff Sergeant Dyess’ intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
