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 Technician Third Grade Harold M. Dixon (ASN: 33067694), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 November 1944, in Germany. During an attack, an infantry company encountered a dense minefield and many casualties were sustained. Technician Third Grade Dixon, a surgical technician, voluntarily entered the minefield to aid his wounded comrades, but in so doing, he stepped on a mine and a portion of his right leg was blown off. Regardless of his wound, he continued to crawl forward until a second exploding mine badly chattered his other leg. Although seriously wounded and in great pain, he continued to direct the aidmen to the wounded soldiers. Technician Third Grade Dixon’s extraordinary heroism, 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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.