(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 Henry Victor White (ASN: 34213930), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 23 February 1945. Private First Class White was accompanying his unit in the attack when he observed that a grenade, accidentally dislodged, was about to explode. He immediately threw himself on the missile, cradling the force of the explosion with his body, thus saving the lives of his companions. Private First Class White’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, the 102d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.