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 Colonel (Cavalry) Harry Albert Flint (ASN: 0-3377), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Troina, Sicily, in August 1943, Sicily. Going forward with the attacking battalions, Colonel Flint spent his entire days moving about the squad and platoon installations to cheer and encourage all ranks. During the attack on 4 August 1943 he personally led the advance through enemy fire, waving to his men to follow him forward. He was often covered and obscured from view by dust and smoke from bursting shells, later to be revealed as standing upright and urging the men forward. In the assault on ** August 1943, Colonel Fling went forward over a heavily shelled road and established an advance command post with the leading battalion of the Regiment. From the exposed position, he personally directed the decisive assault on the enemy’s position. The extraordinary heroism of Colonel Flint has been a profound inspiration to the entire command and by personal example he has established a new and extremely high standard of bravery and leadership which shall remain forever the objective of every officer and enlisted man of the Infantry. Colonel Flint’s outstanding 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 and the United States Army.