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 Sergeant Alvin Ross Dee Wise (ASN: 6954631), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 13 and 14 October 1944. When enemy fire immobilized and set ablaze two tanks supporting his squad, Sergeant Wise, disregarding the heavy fire, successfully evacuated the wounded crew members. Noting that one of the tanks might be recovered, he returned to the tank under intense hostile fire, manned its machine gun and fired at the openings in the buildings housing the enemy. Under this covering fire, two of his squad members joined him and emptied the tank of burning equipment. When his machine gun ammunition was exhausted, Sergeant Wise moved forward with a submachine gun and from this completely exposed position continued to neutralize the enemy fire, permitting his squad members to move the tank to cover. Later, while en route to obtain reinforcements, Sergeant Wise was ambushed by three German soldiers. Despite painful wounds, he single-handedly killed his attackers. He then obtained the reinforcements, guided them to his squad’s position, and directed them in the successful defense of the sector. Sergeant Wise’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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.