(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 Technical Sergeant Charles Edward Scabery, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at the Roer River in Germany, on 23 February 1945. Technical Sergeant Scabery successfully crossed the Roer River and established a bridgehead in a factory. Later, realizing that it would be impossible to cross the stream in force, Technical Sergeant Scabery with one volunteer and 8 prisoners re-crossed the river. He then reported to the battalion commander, informing him that it was possible to cross in boats at the site where he did, and volunteered to shuttle the men over. Technical Sergeant Scabery’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.