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 Glenn Thomas Martin (ASN: 34576561), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 June 1944, in the vicinity of Chau De Fontenay, France. Private First Class Martin’s company was cut off from other attacking units of the regiment by a strong, infiltrating enemy force. The company commander realized that in order to direct effective cannon fire against the enemy it would be necessary to call for fire upon his own position, and notified the men of the situation. Private First Class Martin, a wireman with the forward observation party of the company, having full knowledge of the danger to himself, elected to remain with the party and assist in directing the supporting fire. When the company commander was severely wounded by the friendly fire he had directed upon the position, Private Martin, at grave personal danger, carried him back for medical treatment. Private First Class Martin’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, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.