Walter Krueger
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 27 (1946)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Walter Krueger, General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 6th Army, in action against enemy forces during World War II. General Krueger’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 6th Army, and the United States Army.