William H. Ratliff

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William H. Ratliff, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 26 December 1944. Private First Class Ratliff’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.