Knut H. Raudstein
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 108 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Knut H. Raudstein, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in the vicinity of Ste Marine Du Mont, France. Captain Raudstein’s outstanding leadership, 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.