"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, IV Corps, from 1943 to 1944."
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 24th Infantry Division from 1944 to 1945."
War Department, General Orders No. 85 (second DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)