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 Staff Sergeant Nathanuel Mack Quinton (ASN: 38692006), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Kommerscheidt, Germany, on 7 November 1944. Following the heavy fire of German tanks against his squad at point-blank range, Sergeant Quinton held his forward position in the face of attacking infantry. When the enemy platoon was only 25 yards away, he opened fire with his automatic rifle, killing twenty of the enemy and forcing the rest to withdraw. He repelled two more determined attacks; then, fired on by an enemy sniper as he rushed to another position, he dropped to the ground, and, hurling a grenade, silenced the enemy rifleman. He crawled on to a new position, and spotting a column of approaching enemy infantry, again opened fire and killed or wounded at least ten of the enemy. By his gallantry and indomitable courage under heavy fire, Sergeant Quinton alone inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and disorganized a strong hostile attack. Staff Sergeant Quinton’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 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.