(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 First Sergeant Severo Ralph Medina, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Military Police Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 19 March 1945. Private First Class Medina’s platoon fell under German machine-gun fire and Private First Class Medina armed himself with hand grenades and alone, charged an enemy pillbox. He was hit in the chest and knocked down, but he continued forward. Crawling through gunfire, he dropped two grenades through a vent in the pillbox. His action allowed his platoon to resume the attack, capture an enemy-held trench, and kill three and capture 12 German soldiers. First Sergeant Medina’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.