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 Technician Fifth Grade Almon Noah Conger, Jr. (ASN: 39457112), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 26 February 1945 in Germany. In the face of heavy enemy small arms fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Technician Conger, a surgical technician, voluntarily left the comparative safety of his shelter to administer first aid to the wounded. While so engaged he was wounded in the back but despite his own wound, Technician Conger, in order to further protect the wounded, lay between them and the grazing fire. Technician Fifth Grade Conger’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 35th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.