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 Dewey Hershel Harris (ASN: 34871190), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near St. Gilles, France, on 16 July 1944. Accompanied by a comrade, Sergeant Harris fearlessly exposed himself to enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire to aid in breaking up a hostile tank attack. With a bazooka, he and his companion destroyed two tanks and forced one to withdraw. Later during the day, under the same difficult conditions, they destroyed another tank. Sergeant Harris’ magnificent courage and ability greatly aided in reducing a serious threat to his unit’s safety and permitted its continued advance. His 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.