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 Staff Sergeant Arthur D. Webber (ASN: 36739468), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 385th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 March 1945, in Germany. On that date, while digging a shelter near Efflinger, Germany, a fragmentation grenade dropped from Sergeant Webber’s pocket and became ignited. Fearlessly picking up the grenade, he shouted a warning to his comrades, and realizing that to throw it in any direction would cause casualties, clasped it to his chest and attempted to run as far as possible from the crowded area. The resulting explosion killed him instantly but his intrepid, unselfish action saved the lives of many of his comrades. Sergeant Webber’s gallant heroism and supreme devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service.