(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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Irvin A. Mager (ASN: 0-1321319), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944. Second Lieutenant Mager’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 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.