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 Samuel George Winzenried (ASN: 20647508), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea, on 13 December 1942. When fire from an enemy pillbox impeded advance of Allied troops, Sergeant. Winzenried, without orders and on his initiative, crawled to within 20 yards of the pillbox. Despite fire from an enemy sniper in a tree, he threw grenades through the entrance of the pillbox and drove enemy soldiers out. Sergeant Winzenried then captured the pillbox and held it through the night, contributing greatly to the advance of his unit. Sergeant Winzenried’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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.