Thomas L. Pitzer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas L. Pitzer, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 April 1945, in the vicinity of Helfenberg, Germany. Private First Class Pitzer’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 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.