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 Fourth Grade Robert F. Langen (ASN: 39117237), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 June 1944, at Normandy, France. Technician Fourth Grade Langen voluntarily moved through intense enemy mortar fire to treat and successfully evacuate five wounded comrades. Before he had evacuated all the men, Technician Fourth Grade Langen was wounded. However, despite his painful wounds, he resolutely insisted on completing the removal of all the men and fearlessly completed his mission. Technician Fourth Grade Langen’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 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.