(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Technical Sergeant Paul Albert Fall (ASN: 20725543), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 2d Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Charteruse, France, on 16 September 1944. When his unit was pinned down by enemy fire near the Meurthe River during the crossing at Chartreuse, France, Sergeant Fall crawled forward alone and destroyed a German machine gun. Then, he led his men in an attack that destroyed two. Technical Sergeant Fall’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 and the United States Army.