William J. Glynn

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William J. Glynn, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 102d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, in action against enemy forces on 28 March 1945, in the vicinity of Vallander, Germany. While spearheading an advance Staff Sergeant Glynn’s motorized platoon encountered two enemy 88-mm. guns. As he came abreast of the first gun, he leaped down and ran towards the position in the face of withering fire. Hurling two grenades with deadly accuracy, he killed three and captured the remaining crew. He then directed his 37-mm. and machine gun fire against the other position, destroying the gun and killing the entire crew. Staff Sergeant Glynn’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.