The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Norman Arthur Osterberg (ASN: 33425260), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium, on 23 December 1944. On that date, the enemy launched a fierce attack against positions of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment near Marvie, Belgium. When a force of tanks threatened to break through, Private Osterberg, a rocket-launcher man, heroically exposed himself to intense direct fire and repeatedly drove the tanks back after they had approached to within ten yards of his position. After three hours of fierce action Private Osterberg was wounded, but his heroic stand prevented the enemy from penetrating the infantry positions. Private First Class Osterberg’s fearless determination and courageous 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.