Edward R. Rossman
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 32 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Edward R. Rossman, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Sanananda, New Guinea. Private First Class Rossman’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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
