(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 Robert A. Rooney (ASN: 20709718), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Algeria, Algiers, on 8 November 1942. The troops which had landed in the city were ordered to withdraw because of heavy opposition. Staff Sergeant Rooney’s group had to pass a street intersection which was under heavy machine gun fire from two directions. After passing the intersection himself, Staff Sergeant Rooney saw Private Lawrence Fonder receive a wound and fall in the danger area. With utter disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Rooney went back, and under heavy fire carried Private Fonder to cover. His action probably saved the life of his comrade at great actual risk of his own. Staff Sergeant Rooney’s extraordinary heroism, 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 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.