William J. Shoemaker
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 39 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William J. Shoemaker, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 37th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Private Shoemaker’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.
