Richard D. Mills, DSC Private First Class Richard D. Mills, 395th Infantry regiment, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 18 December 1944, in Germany. When the enemy launched a furious attack against his unit’s positions and penetrated the main line of resistance, Private First Class Mills opened fire with his automatic rifle, killing many of the enemy and wounding others. Time and again he turned back their repeated fanatic attempts to pass his position. On the final attack, Private First Class Mills’ weapon jammed. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he left his foxhole, and standing in the open, hurled grenades, dispersing the hostile attack. By his superb personal courage and unhesitating action, Private First Class Mills contributed materially to the stemming of the German drive and the protection of his battalion’s communication lines.

Mr. Mills was a life member and resides in Texas.