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 Sergeant Forest Gable (ASN: 35571784), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 48th Tank Battalion, 14th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Barr, France, on 28 November 1944. While advancing into the gown of Barr, through intense enemy artillery and mortar fire, Sergeant Gable’s tank was hit twice by enemy bazooka fire which disabled the vehicle and injured three members of the crew. Sergeant Gable immediately directed artillery fire against the hostile position, thereby enabling the wounded men to escape. When his 75 millimeter ammunition became exhausted, he crawled to the rear of the tank and, despite intense automatic weapons fire continued to fire with his .50 caliber machine gun. Disdaining retreat, he held his position until killed by enemy fire. By his extraordinary heroism and unselfish sacrifice, Sergeant Gable enabled his three wounded comrades to escape and effected the successful withdrawal of the remainder of his platoon. Sergeant Gable’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.