(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 Major (Infantry) Edward J. Regan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Roer River, Germany, on 23 and 24 February 1945. Major Regan was the commander of the first assault boat as the 3rd Battalion of the 28th Infantry Regiment crossed the flood-swollen Roer River. After a near-miss by a German artillery shell, Major Regan and his troops were thrown into the river, losing most of their equipment. They were able to climb back into their boat and complete the crossing. On the other side of the river, Major Regan clipped barbed wire and led his battalion into hand-to-hand combat with the German forces. They captured seven lines of trenches and enough German equipment to hold their position against multiple counterattacks for two days before U.S. reinforcements reached their positions. Major Regan’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 8th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.