By direction of the President and under
the provisions of Sec. I, Cir 32 Hq ETO US Army,23 March 1944, a
Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to:
Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT C. MCCABE, 021089,
Field Artillery, ** Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 10 Armored
Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection
with military operations against an armed enemy in GERMANY. During
the period 20 - 21 April 1945, during fierce action against the
enemy, Colonel MC CABE, fearlessly exposed himself to intense hostile
ground fire and air attacks to make personal reconnaissance of routes
of advance and reported enemy strong points. When enemy troops launched
desperate counterattack against his command post, this intrepid
officer courageously moved into the firing line and by his heroic
actions, inspired his men to repulse the enemy. Colonel MC CABE'S
dauntless leadership and unflinching devotion to duty are in keeping
with the highest traditions of the military service...
By command of General PATTON:
PAUL D. HARKINS,
Colonel, General Staff Corps,
Acting Chief of Staff
Official:
L.L. MANLY
Colonel, Adjutant General's
Department,
Acting Adjutant General