Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Headquarters Company, 50th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division "Super Sixth", U.S. Army (Headquarters Company, 50th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division "Super Sixth", U.S. Army)

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 Private First Class Henry T. Ebersole, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 50th Armored Infantry Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, from 4 to 6 January 1945. During this period, Private Ebersole manned a machine-gun in action against strong enemy tank and infantry forces near Bastogne, Belgium. He stayed at his gun in the face of repeated attacks, inspiring his comrades by his fearless contempt for the enemy. On one occasion when it became necessary to obtain supporting fire against an enemy tank force, this soldier ran two hundred yards through a hail of withering fire and led friendly tank destroyers into position. The entire action was fought in deep snow and bitter cold. Private First Class Ebersole's conspicuous courage, repeatedly displayed, and his fearless, determined devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 60 (18 March 1945).