The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Clemens George Noldau (ASN: 35152919), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 2d Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Luxembourg, on 20 January 1945. On that date, in the vicinity of Diekirch, Luxembourg, assaulting elements were halted by intense enemy fire. Sergeant Noldau, with complete disregard for his own safety crawled forward over exposed terrain towards the enemy position to give artillery fire directions, and while advancing was killed by enemy fire. His conspicuous heroism lives on as an inspiration to his comrades. The fearless determination and courageous devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Noldau, at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.