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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert J. Henglein, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 August 1944. Lieutenant Henglein led his own and another platoon in an attack on La Parce, France, when the Americans suddenly encountered resistance from enemy machine guns, mortars, and three tanks. Both platoons withdrew, leaving Lieutenant Henglein and a dozen of his men to face the enemy. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Lieutenant Henglein, armed with a rocket launcher, moved forward, exposing himself to enemy fire, and knocked out the leading tank, causing the remaining two to withdraw. In performing this heroic act, Lieutenant Henglein was wounded by shrapnel from an exploding shell. Disregarding his wound, he returned to the rear, reorganized his platoon and again led the attack on the objective. Second Lieutenant Henglein’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, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.