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 Tincel Delbert Skaggs (ASN: 35032011), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Field Artillery Observation Battalion (Separate), SEVENTH U.S. Army, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Aachen, Germany, on 3 January 1945. When the town of Aachen was attacked by a superior enemy force, Private Skaggs, employing a rocket launcher, single-handedly attacked an enemy self-propelled gun guarding the only avenue of escape, causing it to withdraw. In the ensuing action, Private Skaggs, with accurate carbine fire, dispersed enemy infantry who were attempting to enter several houses in which members of his battery were sheltered. As the hostile troops continued to close in, Private Skaggs dismounted a .30 caliber machine gun from a vehicle and, firing from the hip, dispersed the enemy infantry and a mortar squad. The valor and courage displayed by Private Skaggs during this action contributed largely to thwarting two vigorous enemy attacks. His 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.