Matthew Ruggiero

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Matthew Ruggiero, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 and 10 February 1945, in the vicinity of Oberhoffen, France. Private First Class Ruggiero’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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.