(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Melvin Arvid Lein (ASN: 20707266), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Algiers, Algeria, on 8 November 1942. Private First Class Lein’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.