Bill Hess

William "Bill" Hess (24 February 1922 in Philadelphia – 2 October 1991 in Los Angeles) was a American Staff Sergeant 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

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 1 June 1945 as Staff Sergeant in Headquarters Company, 42nd Tank Battalion, 11th Armored Division