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 Technician Fifth Grade William G. Rea (ASN: 6977294), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, from 8 to 10 September 1944. During the Moselle River crossing operations near Dornot, France, Technician Fifth Grade Rea displayed the highest courage in aiding and evacuating the wounded. Heedless of his personal safety he constantly braved intense enemy fire, repeatedly evacuating casualties from beyond the main line of resistance. On one occasion he personally carried a wounded soldier three hundred yards under fire, and at another time he evacuated a large number of soldiers, making three river crossings under heavy fire. The unselfish courage Technician Fifth Grade Rea displayed, his heroic determination and loyal, untiring 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.