Distinguished Service Cross Citation: Staff Sergeant Richard A Thomas

Distinguished Service Cross Citation: Staff Sergeant Richard A Thomas
US Army

Citation
Staff Sergeant Richard A Thomas, 39 000 006, 422d Regiment, 106th Infantry
Division, United States Army. For gallantry in action against the enemy on 16-21
December 1944, in Belgium When his regiment had been cut off and practically
surrounded by the enemy, Staff Sergeant  Thomas, 422d Infantry Motor sergeant,
isolated soldiers to areas of safety. Although under extreme mental and physical
strain, Sergeant Thomas displayed outstanding and daring leadership over a
period of five days, making possible the safe return of some fifty American
soldiers, the capture of many German prisoners, the destruction of an enemy
propaganda machine and the securing of much needed food which enabled his small
group to fight on for many more days. Much valuable information on the location
and action of enemy forces was obtained as a result of these actions. Sergeant
Thomas displayed unusual skill and successful leaderships, thus reflection the
highest traditions of the military service

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