Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    61st Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    10th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 16, 1945

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 241 (September 7, 1945)

    (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 Romanus Wagner (ASN: 37323229), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 61st Armored Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Weskirchen, Germany, on 16 March 1945. Private First Class Wagner’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 and the United States Army.