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 Technician Fifth Grade Orville Eugene Rogers (ASN: 37031630), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman attached to an Infantry Company of the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near San Manuel, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 27 January 1945. In the face of heavy rifle, machine gun and mortar fire, Technician Rogers deliberately crossed and exposed street intersection while evacuating three casualties. Then, after returning to the command post, he observed a seriously wounded man lying in an open park area within short range of enemy tanks and entrenchments. Although the area was swept by heavy enemy fire, Technician Rogers, with complete disregard of his own safety, crawled thirty yards across the park to the wounded man, administered first aid under fire, and supervised the evacuation. Seeing another casualty near the same spot, he once more left cover and crawled out through the open field. Reaching the wounded man he began to administer first aid, and placed himself between the man and the enemy troops to shield his patient from enemy fire. As he dressed the man’s wounds, he was killed. Through his outstanding heroism and gallantry in the face of grave danger, at the sacrifice of his life, Technician Fifth Grade Rogers was directly responsible for saving two lives at the cost of his own. His extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty 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 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.