(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 Sergeant Edwin L. Hurd, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the attack on Anzio, Italy, on 23 May 1944. Sergeant Hurd skillfully maneuvered his rifle squad against an enemy strongpoint, which was destroyed with hand grenades, killing three of the enemy and capturing five. Quickly resuming his advance, he then ordered his squad to cover him by fire and, with his scout, began crawling towards an enemy machine gun emplacement. Fired upon by enemy snipers, Sergeant Hurd signaled to his scout and the two of them rushed the emplacement, destroying four and capturing nine of the enemy. Sergeant Hurd’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 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.