(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade Sherrel Lackey (ASN: 34806686), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 October 1944, near Grandvillers, France. When several members of the platoon to which he was assigned as Aid Man were wounded in a deep ravine, which was under enemy small arms fire, Technician Fifth Grade Lackey left his sheltered position and entered the ravine to treat the wounded men. He administered first aid to one casualty, and while proceeding to another, was hit by enemy fire. Despite intense pain, Technician Fifth Grade Lackey continued to dress the wounds of his patient until he collapsed. Recovering consciousness, he began crawling back to his platoon. En route he encountered an exhaustion case whom he assisted in returning to friendly lines. Technician Fifth Grade Lackey’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 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.