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 Harry Earl Havens (ASN: 32758907), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Houssen, France, on 25 January 1945. When his platoon was caught in the crosshairs of three German machine guns, Sergeant Havens mounted a tank and directed fire, killing seven and forcing the surrender of 10 Germans. He then charged 100 yards through a hail of fire, burst into an enemy-held house, killed two Germans, and dispersed the remainder. After leading his men through anti-tank and 88-mm. fire to capture those three machine guns, he assaulted a communications trench, captured four of the enemy, and led a room-by-room fight for possession of 12 buildings. By the end of the charge, 15 Germans had been killed, 10 wounded and 30 captured. Technical Sergeant Havens’ 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.