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 Sergeant [then Private First Class] Robert M. Warren (ASN: 36157136), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Montelimar, France, on 28 August 1944. When enemy troops, supported by heavy concentrations of enemy fire, descended from the crest of a hill to attack the third platoon and to dislodge them from their positions, Sergeant Warren, from a position which was under continuous enemy fire, fired his weapon until he had expended all ammunition. His well directed fire forced the enemy foot troops to withdraw to their former positions. Then, discovering that his squad leader had been severely wounded, and, realizing that immediate evacuation was imperative, Sergeant Warren, with utter disregard for personal safety, left his covered position and carried his squad leader through intense enemy fire to an aid station. By his heroic actions in the face of grave danger Sergeant Warren was instrumental in repulsing a strong enemy counterattack and in saving the life of a seriously wounded comrade. Sergeant Warren’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 and the United States Army.