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 William J. Glynn, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 102d Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), 102d Cavalry Group (Separate), in action against enemy forces on 28 March 1945, in the vicinity of Vallander, Germany. While spearheading an advance Staff Sergeant Glynn’s motorized platoon encountered two enemy 88-mm. guns. As he came abreast of the first gun, he leaped down and ran towards the position in the face of withering fire. Hurling two grenades with deadly accuracy, he killed three and captured the remaining crew. He then directed his 37-mm. and machine gun fire against the other position, destroying the gun and killing the entire crew. Staff Sergeant Glynn’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.