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 Colonel (Infantry) Carl Elliott Lundquist, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 April 1945, in the vicinity of Regenstauf, Germany. Colonel Lundquist courageously led a task force in an aggressive assault upon an enemy held bridge across the Regen River at Regenstauf, Germany. When fierce enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire suddenly opened up on him as he was making an initial inspection of the bridge, he fearlessly held his ground and returned the fire with his pistol. Picking up an injured soldier’s M-1 rifle, he advanced toward the hostile position in the face of withering fire and so effectively inspired his men by his personal example of courage that they completely enveloped the enemy by fire. As soon as reinforcements arrived, he organized and led a force against the enemy installation, overrunning them and clearing the route of advance for supporting elements. Colonel Lundquist’s inspiring leadership, 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 71st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.