Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 69 (February 28, 1945)
(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 Technical Sergeant Rudolph Steinman (ASN: 32653355), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 16 November 1944, in the vicinity of Raon L’Etape, France. Sergeant Steinman led an ammunition detail to a company cut off in the Vosges mountains. Acting as a one-man patrol during a company approach march, he cleared out a machine gun nest, killing two and capturing 16, to open the route of the company. Technical Sergeant Steinman’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 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.