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 Frank J. Marszalek (ASN: 13171563), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Augsburg, Germany, on 27 April 1945. With a comrade, Sergeant Marszalek advanced two hundred yards beyond the company line to delay the withdrawal of approximately two hundred and fifty Germans during the battle for Augsburg. With deadly machine gun bursts, they destroyed many vehicles and two 77-mm. guns. Sergeant Marszalek then engaged an enemy machine gun and rifle force on his flank, killing five of the enemy and wounding one. The courageous actions of Sergeant Marszalek and his comrade shattered a large hostile force. His 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.