(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Peder William Jodrey (ASN: 39618587), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 222d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Ingolsheim, France, on 11 January 1945. While serving as a machine gunner for his company, when his unit became overwhelmed by the enemy, Staff Sergeant Jodrey stayed with his machine gun and protected his group until most of them escaped, before he was himself killed by enemy fire. Staff Sergeant Jodrey’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.