WARREN E. COBBETT, a Technician Fifth Grade with Medical Detatchment, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 3 January 1945, positions of Company “D”, 502nd Parachute Infantry near Longchamps, Belgium, were assaulted by a strong force of German Tanks supported by artillery. Although heavy casualties were suffered the men held their positions on a bald, snow-covered slope, and it was on that completely exposed terrain that Technician fifth Grade Cobbett, an aide man, fearlessly braved enemy fire to evacuate and give aid to the wounded. He obtained a quarter-ton truck and although it was not marked with the medical insignia he boldly drove it among the enemy tanks in order to reach overrun positions. By his absolute fearlessness Technician Fifth Grade Cobbett saved many lives and inspired his comrades to hold fast and deny infantry support to the enemy tanks. His courageous, unselfish devotion to duty exemplifies the highest traditions of the military service.

Mr. Cobbett joined the Legion of Valor in 1961 and resides in Massachusetts.