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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    643d Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    83d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 16, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 1 (January 7, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Staff Sergeant Henry Melvin Horton (ASN: 6929601), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 643d Tank Destroyer Battalion, 83d Infantry Division in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 16 April 1945. Staff Sergeant Horton’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 and the United States Army.