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 Private Francis Lee Harbaugh (ASN: 37298441), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Chef-du-Pont, France. Due to heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire, numerous casualties were suffered by the men in Private Harbaugh’s company. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Harbaugh on numerous occasions fearlessly crawled forward over open terrain to administer first aid and carry wounded personnel to safety. The outstanding courage and fortitude of Private Harbaugh reflects the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.