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 Guillermo Gonzales Rosas (ASN: 39720790), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Barbring, Germany, on 26 April 1945. Private First Class Rosas volunteered to enter and clear a house from which a number of enemy troops were impeding the advance of his own company through the town of Barbring. Armed with hand grenades and his M-1 rifle, he advanced alone through the withering hail of hostile fire and entered the house. With utter disregard for his own safety, he tossed a grenade into one room, killing five enemy soldiers. Moving from room to room and firing his rifle with great effectiveness, he forced the surrender of eight more hostile troops, and cleared the remainder of the house. Through his intrepid action, Private Rosas’ company was able to press on to its objective. His indomitable fighting spirit and unswerving devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 71st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.