Harold Ditter was an officer in the United States Army during World War II. He would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Tunisia Campaign. His award citation reads: 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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Harold J. Ditter (ASN: 0-885779), United States Army, for The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Master Sergeant] Harold J. Ditter (ASN: 0-885779), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company **