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 Technician Fifth Grade Everett Leland Mahler (ASN: 37198770), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Medical Detachment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the area of Sedjenane, Tunisia, on 30 April 1943. Technician Fifth Grade Mahler, under extremely heavy and prolonged enemy shell fire, left a covered position voluntarily, and with utter disregard for his own safety, rendered emergency first aid treatment to wounded soldiers. During this action, Technician Fifth Grade Mahler was mortally wounded, but his heroic actions saved the lives of several fellow soldiers. Technician Fifth Grade Mahler’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his own life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.