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) Andrew George Nufer, Jr. (ASN: 0-1312322), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 311th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 30 January 1945. When enemy fire pinned his company down and inflicted heavy casualties, First Lieutenant Nufer ran 150 yards across open, fire-swept terrain to friendly tanks. Mounting the lead tank, he led the vehicles into action until the tank on which he was riding was struck by enemy fire, and he was knocked to the ground. Mounting a second tank, he continued to guide them until the second tank was also struck, and he was wounded by enemy artillery fire. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead the tanks in support of the infantry elements until his company objective was secured. First Lieutenant Nufer’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 78th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.