William Page
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 39 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William Page, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 133d Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 October 1943. Private First Class Page’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 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.