The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank V. Rosson, Jr. (ASN: 0-520904), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 8 and 9 November 1944. Lieutenant Rosson, a platoon leader, was given the mission of obtaining information of enemy installations ahead of the 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment. He organized a patrol and moved into enemy territory on the evening of 8 November and, despite the fact that it was necessary for the patrol to cross two streams swollen by rains to waist depth, he led the patrol through sleet and snow and completed his mission. At one point he was challenged by two Germans and promptly killed them. The noise brought enemy mortar and machine gun fire, but he led his patrol from the area without casualties after locating enemy emplacements. He then established contact with the 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, advised them of an impending attack by the 1st Battalion, then returned to his organization. The same night he was again sent out with a stronger patrol assigned the mission of destroying the enemy emplacements which he had located earlier that night. He accomplished this mission with singular success, destroying at least three enemy machine guns. As a result of Lieutenant Rosson’s gallant and resourceful performance of these difficult missions, the battalion was enabled to launch an attack which resulted in the prompt attainment of all immediate objectives. His tactical acumen and personal bravery reflect credit upon his character as an officer.