MACK, DAVID
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department, Saipan
Date of Action: 12 July 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to David Mack, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, in action against enemy forces from 17 June to 12 July 1944, at Saipan. During the period this unit was engaged with the enemy, Technician Mack, with complete disregard for personal safety and at the risk of his life, left covered positions in numerous instances, crossed open terrain under heavy enemy fire, and succeeded in administering first aid and evacuating casualties under tremendously hazardous conditions, frequently covering the victim's withdrawal with small arms fire until the wounded man reached safety. Often going to the aid of a casualty in the dark of the night, he constantly braved the danger of being hit by our own or enemy fire. On reaching the injured man he would protect him with his own body while caring for the wounds. During the entire Saipan operation the actions of Technician Fourth Grade Mack were of almost incredible bravery. His devoted care to the men of the unit to which he was attached was far beyond the call of duty; his daring was a byword and his example an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. Technician Fourth Grade Mack's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 52 (1944)
Home Town: Pembroke Pines, Florida
MACKOWIAK, CLEMENT S.
Private, U.S. Army
135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 January 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clement S. Mackowiak, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 January 1944. Private Mackowiak's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 59 (1944)
Home Town: South Bend, Indiana
MADSEN, ELMER S.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 25 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Elmer S. Madsen, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, in action against enemy forces on 25 January 1945. Private First Class Madsen's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 110 (1945)
*MAHLER, EVERETT L. (KIA)
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, Infantry
Date of Action: April 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Everett L. Mahler (37198770), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, in action against enemy forces in April 1943, at Anzio, Italy. Technician Fifth Grade Mahler's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (1943)
Home Town: Guthrie County, Iowa
MAREZ, JOE M.
Private, U.S. Army
9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 16 June 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Joe M. Marez, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 June 1944. Private Marez's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 48 (1944)
*MARQUART, FLOYD P. (KIA)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Company C, 1st Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
Date of Action: 29 December 1944
Citation:
For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, on 29 December 1944. On that date, near Longchamps, Belgium, an attacking soldier of the 502d Parachute Infantry was struck in the throat by a shell fragment and was near death from suffocation. Without hesitation, Private First Class Marquart made his way through intense enemy fire to where the wounded soldier lay and there under fire, in a few critical seconds, calmly performed a delicate surgical operation, cutting the man's throat with his belt knife and ingeniously inserting a piece of his thermometer case in the opening to permit breathing. Then, still under fire he dragged the wounded man seventy-five yards across an open field to a position from which he could be evacuated. Private First Class Marquart was killed in later action while giving aid to another wounded soldier on the battlefield but his heroism lives on as a constant inspiration to his comrades. Private First Class Marquart's skill and courageous and supreme devotion to duty exemplify 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.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 100 (May 11, 1945)
Home Town: Port Arthur, Texas
*McCLAIN, CLIFTON A., JR. (KIA)
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division
Date of Action: September 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Clifton A. McClain, Jr., Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in September 1943. Captain McClain's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 30 (1944)
MESSER, ALLEN B.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 4 October 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Allen B. Messer, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 October 1944. Private First Class Messer's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 78 (1944)
MICKLESEN, CLAYTON H.
First Lieutenant, Veterinary Corps, U.S. Army
26th Cavalry Regiment, Philippine Scouts
Date of Action: 22 December 1941
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clayton H. Micklesen, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Veterinary Corps, 26th Cavalry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 22 December 1941, in the Philippine Islands. Under heavy fire, the last of a group of straggling American troops had made it across a bridge with a column of Japanese tanks rapidly closing. Seeing a number of wounded soldiers near the bridge that would be left behind, First Lieutenant Micklesen drove his veterinary truck onto the bridge and set it on fire, effectively blocking the Japanese advance. Joining another soldier in a scout car, the two then picked up the wounded and gave orders to others left behind to help them to safety. First Lieutenant Micklesen's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 11 (1942)
MILLER, WILLIAM F.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Corps
Date of Action: 3 December 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William F. Miller, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 3 December 1943. Private Miller's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 79 (1944)
MOIR, WILLIAM W.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
Company C, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Action: 8 November 1942
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William W. Moir, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer attached to Company C, 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942. Captain Moir's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Allied Force Headquarters, General Orders No. 19 (November 23, 1942)
*MOOMAW, STEVENSON W. (KIA)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
53rd Armored Infantry Battalion
Date of Action: 25 March 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Stevenson W. Moomaw (34804074), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 53d Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 25 March 1945. Private First Class Moomaw's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 150 (1945)
Home Town: Florence, Alabama
MORESCHI, PATRICK H.
Private, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 February 1945
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 Patrick H. Moreschi (ASN: 31309180), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Luxembourg, on 8 February 1945. Private Moreschi, a Medical Aidman, accompanied his rifle company in a hazardous assault across the flooded Sauer River. On the far shore, after the boats had been returned, the company was subjected to a heavy enemy mortar concentration which wounded Private Moreschi and a number of men. This courageous soldier, knowing that the wounded men needed immediate evacuation, boldly plunged into the freezing flood-waters and under a hail of fire battled his way against the swift current to the opposite shore. There, obtaining a boat he made his way back across the river under fire and with the aid of another man succeeded in evacuating the wounded soldiers. Only then did he disclose his own wound. Private Moreschi's supreme courage and heroic, determined devotion to duty, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 60 (March 18, 1945)
MORITZ, MARTIN DIRK
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 11 August 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Martin Dirk Moritz, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 August 1943. Technician Fourth Grade Moritz's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 23 (1943)
Home Town: Benson, Illinois
*NAGEM, ANTHONY J. (KIA)
Corporal, U.S. Army
5th Infantry Regiment
Date of Action: 24 March 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Anthony J. Nagem (39299851), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 5th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 24 March 1945. Corporal Nagem's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 362 (August 3, 1945)
Home Town: San Diego, California *NEBESNEY, JOSEPH P. (KIA)
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 5 April 1945
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Joseph P. Nebesney (33429268), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 5 April 1945, in the vicinity of Heilbronn, Germany. When hostile fire inflicted heavy casualties on the platoon to which he was attached as aid man, Technician Fifth Grade Nebesney unhesitatingly advanced to the assistance of the wounded. He was fired upon and wounded by opposing riflemen who ignored his Red Cross brassard but he disregarded the injury and treated many casualties. Although wounded twice again, he still refused to abandon his efforts, and was making his way to the side of a wounded soldier when he was killed. The heroism and gallantry which Technician Fifth Grade Nebesney displayed in sacrificing his life for his comrades exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 585 (October 6, 1945)
Home Town: Everson, Pennsylvania *OLSON, ANDREW T. (KIA)
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, Infantry Regiment
Date of Action: 7 September 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Andrew T. Olson (37178218), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 7 September 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Olson's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 77 (1945)
Home Town: Olmsted County, Minnesota
O'TOOLE, JOHN STEPHEN
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
977th Field Artillery Battalion
Date of Action: 15 August 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John Stephen O'Toole, Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 977th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 15 August 1944. Captain O'Toole's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 155 (1945)
Home Town: San Diego, California
*PARKER, MAX Y. (KIA)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 10 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Max Y. Parker (37107861), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 10 January 1945. Private First Class Parker's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 61 (1945)
Home Town: Hot Spring County, Arkansas
PEDERSEN, WILLY I.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 19 November 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Willy I. Pedersen, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 November 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Pedersen's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 90 (1945)
PETTENGILL, THOMAS W.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 29 November 1944
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 Technician Fifth Grade Thomas W. Pettengill (ASN: 31110882), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 29 November 1944. Technician Fifth Grade Pettengill's repeated acts of heroism while serving as an Aidman with the 317th Infantry distinguished him as an outstanding soldier. Without thought for his own safety he continually braved enemy fire to give aid to his comrades. On 29 November 1944, at the height of fierce action during a determined enemy counter-attack near Teting Camp, France, he was with the forward elements, evacuating and treating the wounded under heavy fire. When he himself was painfully wounded he refused evacuation and bravely continued at his task. Technician Fifth Grade Pettengill's supreme courage and heroic, unselfish devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 82 (April 18, 1945) POSSINGER, HARVEY M.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 8 March 1945
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Harvey M. Possinger, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 25th Infantry Division on 8 March 1945, in the Philippine Islands. Serving as a litter bearer section leader, Technician Fifth Grade Possinger led an eight man squad to rescue six infantrymen who had been ambushed and wounded along a trail on a high ridge. After reaching the men, he was seriously wounded with a bullet in the chest. He immediately dressed his injury and then administered first aid to the other soldiers for 30 minutes while under heavy machine gun fire. He then led his men and the wounded soldiers down a steep ridge to safety. Technician Fifth Grade Possinger's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 54 (1945)
Home Town: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
PREECE, WENDELL M.
Private, U.S. Army
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 30 January 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Wendell M. Preece, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 January 1944. Private Preece's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 136 (1944)
RALSTON, EMERALD M.
Captain, Medical Corps, U.S. Army
1st Medical Battalion, 1st Infantry Division
Date of Action: 6 June 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Emerald M. Ralston (0-468276), Captain (Medical Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Officer with the 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. The landing craft, upon which Captain Ralston's medical company was coming ashore, was hit twice by enemy shells, setting two of the holds on fire. Captain Ralston immediately rushed into one of the burning holds, calmed the men and organized them to fight the fire. Although painfully burned about the face, he continued to render aid to the wounded. Despite smoke and terrific heat, Captain Ralston fearlessly entered the officers cabin over a burning hold to rescue a critically injured man. He then returned to the shell swept deck to administer to the wounded. When a naval craft came alongside to the rescue, Captain Ralston, although strongly enjoined to remain with the rescue craft, refused and transferred the remnants of his company to an LCM and directed it to the beach. In the face of vicious enemy artillery fire which killed and wounded many of the men, a landing was effected. Although wounded in this landing, Captain Ralston, refusing to take treatment or to seek cover from the devastating enemy fire, made trip after trip into the heavy surf to rescue his wounded and struggling men. En route to the aid station he treated many of the wounded on the beach under hostile enemy machine gun and sniper fire. The personal bravery, superb courage and outstanding leadership displayed by Captain Ralston 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.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 42 (August 6, 1944) *RANDOLPH, CALVIN J. (KIA)
Technicain Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Calvin J. Randolph (33337341), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 2d Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 January 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Randolph's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 84 (1945)
Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RATLIFF, WILLIAM H.
Private First Class, U.S. Army
51st Armored Infantry Battalion
Date of Action: 26 December 1944
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William H. Ratliff, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 26 December 1944. Private First Class Ratliff's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 84 (1945)
REA, WILLIAM G.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Detachment, 11th Infantry
Date of Action: 8-10 September 1944
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 Technician Fifth Grade William G. Rea (ASN: 6977294), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, from 8 to 10 September 1944. During the Moselle River crossing operations near Dornot, France, Technician Fifth Grade Rea displayed the highest courage in aiding and evacuating the wounded. Heedless of his personal safety he constantly braved intense enemy fire, repeatedly evacuating casualties from beyond the main line of resistance. On one occasion he personally carried a wounded soldier three hundred yards under fire, and at another time he evacuated a large number of soldiers, making three river crossings under heavy fire. The unselfish courage Technician Fifth Grade Rea displayed, his heroic determination and loyal, untiring devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 67 (1945)
RENTERIA, JESS T.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 and 23 November 1944
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jess T. Renteria (37354648), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 and 23 November 1944, in Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Renteria voluntarily left a position of comparative safety, crossed fifty yards of fire-swept terrain, and in the face of intense small arms fire, carried an injured soldier out of danger. Several days later Technician Fourth Grade Renteria again braved fierce enemy mortar and machine gun fire as he made five trips over open terrain and evacuated seven severely wounded soldiers. Technician Fourth Grade Renteria's actions resulted in the saving of many lives and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 104th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 55 (1945)
Home Town: Colorado
*RICCIO, EDWARD (KIA)
Private First Class, U.S. Army
118th Medical Battalion, 43rd Infantry Division
Date of Action: 18 July 1943
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Edward Riccio (31022247), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman in the 118th Medical Battalion, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 July 1943. Private First Class Riccio's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 234 (1944)
Home Town: Wallingford, Connecticut
RISKEY, JOHN F.
Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army
302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 20 and 21 January 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John F. Riskey, Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 and 21 January 1945. Technician Third Grade Riskey's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 100 (May 11, 1945)
ROGERS, COLEMAN S.
Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army
317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 8 November 1944
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 Technician Fourth Grade Coleman S. Rogers (ASN: 33226061), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1944, near Morville-sur-Seille, France. On that date, Technician Fourth Grade Rogers was severely wounded by enemy artillery fire while closely following advancing troops. Then, despite his own wounds, he dragged himself painfully across a muddy field to where another wounded soldier lay, bandaged the man's wounds and attempted to crawl to the rear with the wounded soldier on his back. The physical strain proved too much for Technician Fourth Grade Rogers in his wounded condition, and he was found and evacuated some time later, too weak to bandage his own wounds. His conspicuous, heroic courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 80th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 38 (February 14, 1945) ROSSKAMM, LEO
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Medical Department
Date of Action: 19, 20 and 28 April 1945
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Leo Rosskamm, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman, in action against enemy forces on 19, 20, and 28 April 1945, at Okinawa Shima, Ryukyu Islands. On 19 April 1945, elements of the company to which Technician Fifth Grade Rosskamm was attached were advancing in an attack when fired on by an enemy machine gun. The fire wounded one demolition man after he had almost reached a gun position located in a cave dug into a ridge. Evacuation of the wounded man appeared impossible; however, Technician Rosskamm advanced by crawling under seemingly deadly enemy fire toward the wounded soldier. When the intensity of the enemy fire halted his advance, he called for a flame thrower, under cover of which he continued to advance and rescued the wounded man. Again, on 20 April 1945, during an attack by his unit, a sergeant was seriously wounded and lay writhing in pain on the open trail, exposed to the enemy weapon that wounded him. Technician Rosskamm, disregarding the hostile fire, advanced to the wounded man and succeeded in administering aid, protecting the wounded man with his body. In the evening of the same day, several Japanese infiltrated into his unit's area and wounded several men. He immediately bounded out of his foxhole and proceeded to treat the wounded men. In the meantime, two armed Japanese approached. Technician Rosskamm, in self defense, grasped the wounded soldier's rifle and quickly killed the Japanese, after which he methodically returned to the administration of first aid. On 28 April, an adjacent unit suffered several casualties from heavy machine gun and mortar fire. Since no aid man was available, Technician Rosskamm responded without orders to the care of the wounded. In evacuating one, he was shot through the helmet, knocking him down. Disregarding personal harm, he regained his feet, and while still under fire carried the wounded man to safety. He returned to the area for other casualties and while administering aid, was shot through the neck. He temporarily halted his heroic efforts only for sufficient time to dress his own wound, and then, although bleeding profusely, continued to care for others. He was asked to leave the field and refused, saying that others were worse off than he and required his attention. The severity of his wounds was noted by an officer who demanded that the soldier leave the battle field. With great reluctance, he left the field. The intrepidity and extraordinary heroism displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Rosskamm was a source of deep inspiration to all who witnessed his acts. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Tenth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 220 (October 6, 1945) RUDD, JACK A.
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
101st Airborne Division
Date of Action: No Date
Citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Jack A. Rudd (12067420), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces in France. Technician Fifth Grade Rudd advanced with the leading riflemen on every occasion during the attack on the *****. He continually exposed himself to heavy enemy machine gun, mortar and artillery fire to administer first aid and to evacuate wounded personnel. On a number of occasions, with complete disregard for his own safety, he moved through intense artillery barrages to carry away wounded comrades. The gallantry, fortitude and devotion to duty displayed by Technician Fifth Grade Rudd exemplify 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.
General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1944)
Home Town: New York
*RUSSELL, ELMER LORIN (KIA)
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
Company E, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division
Date of Action: 14 February 1945
Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Elmer Lorin Russell (34054368), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company E, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 and 14 February 1945, in the vicinity of the Bilibid Prison in the Philippine Islands. Technician Fifth Grade Russell's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 123 (1945)
Home Town: Sarasota, Florida *RUSSELL, JAMES E. [KIA (WWII)]
Second Lieutenant, Medical Administrative Corps, U.S. Army
319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division
Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant James E. Russell (ASN: 0-2048470), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. On 14 September 1944, the battalion was attacking a heavily fortified enemy position in the Foret De L'Avant-Garde near Pompey, France. In order to administer aid and to evacuate casualties, Lieutenant Russell, as Medical Administrative Corps officer of the Battalion Aid Station, established a forward evacuation point in the vicinity of the Company I command post and went forward to direct litter bearers. As the attack progressed, enemy fire increased in intensity, and there were more casualties than could be handled by the medical aid men. Displaying courage and disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Russell repeatedly advanced into the machine gunned and heavily shelled area alone and carried back wounded men. He saved many lives and his actions were an inspiration to all who witnessed them. Lieutenant Russell was killed by machine gun fire while administering first aid to a wounded man on the battlefield.
General Orders: Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 89 (1944) |
