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) Odie Talmadge Stallcup (ASN: 0-532119), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 September 1944. On that date, during an enemy counterattack near Pettencourt, France, Lieutenant Stallcup, an anti-tank platoon leader, was wounded by artillery fire. Disregarding his wounds he rallied his men and personally manned an anti-tank gun until the enemy attack was stopped. Then, having established contact with a group of riflemen, he courageously led them in a determined attack, inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy. Not until he reorganized his troops in a defensive position did he permit himself to be evacuated. Lieutenant Stallcup’s inspiring, heroic leadership and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.