The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Dale Emerson Bowyer (ASN: 0-543128), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 25 January 1945. While leading his platoon under heavy fire in an attack near Sinz, Germany, Lieutenant Bowyer was severely wounded by an enemy mine. Refusing evacuation even though both of his feet were shattered, he shouted instructions and encouragement to his men from where he lay. Inspired by his bravery the men reformed, moved clear of the minefield and continued the advance. Only then did Lieutenant Bowyer permit himself to be evacuated, first crawling clear of the minefield to prevent injury to the litter bearers. Second Lieutenant Bowyer’s devotion to duty and to his men, and his courage and fearless devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.