Robert F. Langen

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert F. Langen (39117237), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with a Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 June 1944, in France. Technician Fourth Grade Langen voluntarily moved through intense enemy mortar fire to treat and successfully evacuate five wounded comrades. Before he had evacuated all the men, Technician Fourth Grade Langen was wounded. However, despite his painful wounds, he resolutely insisted on completing the removal of all the men and fearlessly completed his mission. Technician Fourth Grade Langen’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 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.