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 Howard Wesley Trego (ASN: 38148986), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Gorges, France, on 13 July 1944. Technical Sergeant Trego was reconnoitering an enemy machine gun position, the fire from which was delaying the advance of the infantry companies. His movements were covered by fire support from his platoon leader and one other soldier. As Technical Sergeant Trego advanced he came upon and killed an enemy soldier with his carbine. Taking the dead soldier’s machine pistol he moved hear the machine gun position, killing more of the enemy on the way. When his machine pistol ran out of ammunition he used in success an automatic rifle, and enemy rifle, and an M1 rifle. His platoon leader and the other soldier then came forward and their combined fire caused the disorganized enemy group to come out of their position and surrender. Although Technical Sergeant Trego and his party were out of ammunition, their bold front hid this face from the enemy. As a result of this action eight prisoners were taken, eight enemy killed, a machine gun captured, and the battalion’s advance was allowed to continue. Technical Sergeant Trego’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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.