Bud Harbaugh

Francis Lee "Bud" Harbaugh (13 November 1920 in Kensal, North Dakota – 25 April 1995 in Riverside, California) was an American Technician Fifth Grade 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 July 1944 as Private and Medical Aidman in Company A, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division

DSC citation
"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 Private Francis L. 'Bud' Harbaugh (ASN: 37298441), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, at Chef-du-Pont, France. Due to heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire, numerous casualties were suffered by the men in Private Harbaugh's company. With complete disregard for his own safety, Private Harbaugh on numerous occasions fearlessly crawled forward over open terrain to administer first aid and carry wounded personnel to safety. The outstanding courage and fortitude of Private Harbaugh reflects the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army."