(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Lieutenant (Armor) Harry Frederick Hansen (ASN: 0-1018746), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 743d Tank Battalion (Separate), attached to the 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 31 July 1944, near Trosigats, France. The town was on a hill occupied by several German tanks and their position stalled the Allied advance. First Lieutenant Hansen leapt from his tank and persuaded an infantryman to follow with his bazooka. The two men advanced on foot beyond the Allied front where they destroyed two German tanks, directed artillery fire toward a third, while the fourth tank fled. First Lieutenant Hansen’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 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.