Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Company B, 2677th OSS Regiment, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government

Awarded on:

November 8th, 1944

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major Linn Markley Farish (ASN: 0-884213), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 2677th Regiment, Office of Strategic Services, in action against enemy forces in the Balkans from 18 April 1944 to 16 June 1944. Major Farish's descent by parachute in enemy occupied territory, his leadership, and his resolute conduct in the face of great peril throughout an extended period, in the successful accomplishment of an extremely hazardous and difficult mission, exemplified the finest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. In a later hazardous assignment of vital importance to subsequently military operations, Major Farish was killed, when his aircraft crashed during the course of operations. Major Farish's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Army-Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 125
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Posthumously awarded