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 Francis E. Kelley (ASN: 11119574), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 February 1945, in Germany. During an attack on Kesslingen, Germany, Technical Sergeant Kelley was painfully wounded but refused to be evacuated and gallantly continued to lead his platoon. When sniper fire halted the advance he courageously approached from the flank, silenced the enemy rifleman and completely disregarding heavy artillery and mortar fire led a house-to-house attack which routed the enemy and resulted in the town’s capture. Technical Sergeant Kelley’s intrepid leadership and courageous actions were an inspiration to his men and exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.