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 (Infantry) Everett Lloyd Booth (ASN: 0-1286068), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 23 November 1944. While on reconnaissance after capturing and consolidating a hostile strongpoint, Captain Booth, observing the approach of an enemy infantry force supported by a self-propelled gun, dispatched his runner to obtain artillery support and alone occupied an exposed position to delay the German advance. As the enemy neared his position, Captain Booth opened fire with his sub-machine gun and took a heavy toll of the hostile ranks. Although slowed by his fire, the enemy continued advancing. A German grenade blasted Captain Booth’s weapon from his hands, but he secured a rifle and continued firing, delaying the enemy until effective friendly artillery dispersed the hostile assault. By his heroic achievement, exemplary bravery and devotion to duty, Captain Booth acted in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.