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 Captain (Armor) Frank Morrow Pool (ASN: 0-394513), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces from 3 to 5 March 1945, in Germany. Exposing himself to all types of enemy fire, Captain Pool, riding in the leading vehicle, directed the attack of his tank company which swiftly advanced nine miles and overran six villages. In this action, he personally killed a large number of the enemy. Again riding in the leading tank on 5 March 1945, he led his men in a bitter fight which culminated in the capture of an enemy town and cut the enemy’s last escape route in that sector across an enemy town and cut the enemy’s last escape route in that sector across the Rhine River. Captain Pool’s gallant leadership, 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 5th Armored Division, and the United States Army.