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 (Corps of Engineers) Arthur Bayne Nunn (ASN: 0-538374), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 135th Engineer Combat Battalion (Separate), in action against enemy forces in France, on 5 November 1944. During action against the enemy-held town of Berg, France, Lieutenant Nunn led his platoon of combat engineers on a hazardous mission of clearing the path of attack mines and booby traps. The platoon advanced through intense fire over heavily mined terrain brilliantly illuminated by flares, but as they reached the first buildings of the town they were pinned down by a hail of automatic weapons fire. Upon determining the origin of fire, Lieutenant Nunn boldly stood in view of the enemy, rushed the position and with hand grenades killed the startled defenders. His heroic action made possible the advance into town. First Lieutenant Nunn’s inspiring leadership and fearless, courageous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.