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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Henry F. Luehring (ASN: 0-1051266), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 4 March 1945. On that date, Lieutenant Luehring led his company against the enemy in fierce action near Oberhersdorf, Germany, inspiring his troops by his bold, fearless leadership. Although severely wounded he refused evacuation, and in hand-to-hand combat personally killed five of the enemy defending a machine gun position. He was again wounded but continued on and directed fire that wiped out a second machine gun nest. The following day he led his troops into Kineralbrunnen and on across the Kyll River to capture high ground to the east. Throughout action he was constantly in the lead, exposing himself to withering fire. The courage and determination and heroic devotion to duty of First Lieutenant Luehring exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.