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 Private First Class Vincent A. Logan (ASN: 42097331), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 May 1945, near Berchtesgaden, Germany. When Company I encountered withering 20-mm. machinegun and rifle fire, which temporarily stalled the company’s attack, Private Logan rushed intrepidly forward in a single-handed assault on the strongpoint. Dashing 100 yards through a hail of fire, he assumed a firing position on a road embankment and in a 15-minute duel he destroyed two 20-mm. guns and two machine guns, killing four and wounding four of the enemy. He then dashed 75 yards through fire to bring up tank support and advancing on foot he forced the surrender of 15 German riflemen. Private First Class Logan’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.