William Bradford Rosson
Born: August 25, 1918 at Iowa
Home Town: Salem, Oregon
Status:
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 129 (July 30, 1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William Bradford Rosson, Major, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 31 January 1944, in the vicinity of Anzio, Italy. Major Rosson’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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.