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 Staff Sergeant Evan Earl Voss (ASN: 36805153), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 2 February 1945, in Oberhoffen, France. When two German tanks, supported by infantry elements, launched a counterattack to retake a row of houses, Sergeant Voss, acting platoon sergeant of the 3d platoon, moved to an exposed position at a first floor window of the platoon command post and began relaying corrections to the friendly artillery observer. Although he was subjected to a heavy concentration of enemy automatic weapons fire, he remained in position and fired his rifle at the enemy attackers. His accurate fire killed four Germans, wounded four and forced the remainder to flee in disorder. After losing their infantry support, the tanks withdrew. By his magnificent courage and outstanding aggressiveness, Sergeant Voss was responsible for repelling a strong enemy counterattack. His 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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.