Roger S. Rees

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Roger S. Rees (0-349468), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 and 20 November 1944, in Germany. When a rifle company became disorganized by enemy artillery fire and suffered heavy casualties, Captain Rees moved through vicious fire to the company, reorganized and rallied the men, and led a successful attack against a strongly defended village. The following day, Captain Rees assumed command of a platoon of tanks, and moving on foot through devastating fire, directed a coordinated tank-infantry attack against a second heavily fortified town. By his personal courage, inspirational leadership, and sound tactical decisions, Captain Rees enabled his battalion to successfully capture its objective with a minimum of casualties. His gallant 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 104th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.