Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, you are awarded a Distinguished-Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action.

SYLVESTER D. SINGLESTAD, Technical Sergeant, Infantry, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action, on 4 February 1944, near Cairo, Italy. Technical Sergeant SINGLESTAD√≠S platoon was attacked by a large force of Germans. In the fierce fight which followed, he and one of his squads were surrounded and cut off from the rest of the company. Technical Sergeant SINGLESTAD fought his way free by moving toward and through the enemy, throwing hand grenades as he advanced. He killed at least six of the enemy and wounded several others. When he had expended all his ammunition, he used his rifle as a club against the enemy who surrounded him. Coming face to face with two Germans, he felled them both with his rifle butt, dived over a rock wall, seized another rifle and continued his advance to the company command post. Technical Sergeant SINGLESTAD gave his commanding officer valuable information regarding the enemy’s strength, disposition and armament. He then reorganized his platoon and assisted in directing the fire to repulse the enemy attack. The courage, fighting determination, and resourcefulness displayed by Technical Sergeant SINGLESTAD set an inspiring example for his men and reflect the highest traditions of the American Infantryman.

In addition to being the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, received the Italian Military Valor Medal for his heroic action during the liberation of Rome in 1944. Further research brought to light that this Italian Medal is comparable to our own Congressional Medal of Honor.

Mr. Singlestad resided in Minnesota.