Herman J. Cordes

Herman J. Cordes (1921 in Colorado - Killed in action 12 June 1944 in Basse-Normandie, France) was a American Private in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards & Decorations

 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Distinguished Service Cross on 1 July 1944 (posthumously) as Private in Company A, 1st Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal