(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 Private First Class Srecko F. Radich (ASN: 42140374), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Roer River in Germany, on 23 February 1945. Private Radich ran through a fire-swept field to a wounded soldier and as he stooped to pick him up, was hit by tracer fire. Even though mortally wounded, Private Radich carried is comrade to a covered position before he fell dead. Private First Class Radich’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 29th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.