Thomas Manuel
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps, General Orders No. 45 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Thomas Manuel, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 26 March 1945. Private First Class Manuel’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, his unit, and the United States Army.
