Wayne O. Reynolds
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 42 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Wayne O. Reynolds, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Cannon Company, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 August 1944. Staff Sergeant Reynolds’ 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.