The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumously) to Major General Maurice Rose (ASN: 0-8439), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 3d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in France. Major General Rose superbly directed his command to many decisive victories. In a series of sweeping drives down the Normandy peninsula, his Division consistently overcame stubborn resistance to contact British forces near Frementel, thus closing the Falaise Gap and stalling the fate of innumerable Germans. He skillfully led his Division from the Seine River to the Siegfried Line, liberating many French and Belgian villages and town along the route. In spite of acute supply difficulties, he pushed forward relentlessly, giving the Germans no respite and inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy. During the attack on the Siegfried line, he exposed himself to enemy observation of the situation and enabled himself to lead the attack from a better vantage point. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rose and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.