Staff Sargent Leeward Stockwell

Staff Sargent Leeward W. Stockwell

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Leeward W. Stockwell (ASN: 12005027), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. A small reconnaissance patrol, led by Staff Sergeant Stockwell, penetrated deep into enemy held territory. When well within the enemy lines, the patrol was suddenly brought under the fire of a deeply entrenched German mortar company. Despite the lack of cover and concealment from the intense enemy fire, Staff Sergeant Stockwell, accompanied by another man, moved forward to close with the enemy. He worked his way to within 20 yards of the enemy position, at which point he threw hand grenades into the enemy dugouts causing heavy casualties. Without hesitation he and his comrade immediately charged into the enemy emplacements and fearlessly closed with the enemy forces. In this attack several of the enemy were killed and 12 prisoners were taken. The personal bravery, aggressiveness and courage displayed by Staff Sergeant Stockwell in the face of superior enemy forces exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

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