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had become casualties, Lieutenant. MILLER refused to be evacuated and took command of the
reorganization of the three companies under heavy enemy fire. With disregard of his injuries and
personal safety, he then moved forward in direct line of fire from the enemy and brought back to safety a
severely wounded enlisted man. Lieutenant MILLER remained in command of his troops until relieved
by another officer some three hours later. The gallant example set by this officer inspired the troops
which he commanded to strive more aggressively for success in all their combat missions.
Second Lieutenant GLENN E. RUGH, 01321952, Co. “I”, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry
Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against
an armed enemy. On 23 November 1944, during an attack against strong enemy positions near
TETTINGEN, GERMANY, Lieutenant RUGH assumed command of Company “I”, 358th Infantry
when the former commander became a casualty, and fearlessly lead the company through intense fire in
a bold bayonet assault on enemy dug-in positions, resulting in the capture of three pillboxes and thirty
prisoners. The following day he again distinguished himself by courageously leading another charge
against the enemy fortifications, inspiring his men to capture 140 and kill 142 Germans. During this
action he was wounded seriously, but refused to be evacuated until he had briefed his second in
command on the plans for capturing the town. Lieutenant RUGH’s conspicuous bravery, gallant
leadership, and heroic devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service.
Private First Class THEODORE G. WAGNER, 18103681, 3rd Battalion, 358th Infantry, 90th
Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy. On 11 July 1944, Private First Class WAGNER’S company was
attacking in the densely wooded terrain of the FORET DE MONT CASTRE, FRANCE, when terrific
close-range fire was encountered from enemy machine-guns and rifles. This soldier, on his own
initiative, worked his way forward scaling a 25-foot rocky hill, in order to reach the enemy strong point
from which the fire was coming. At great risk he attained his objective and silenced the enemy guns by
throwing several hand grenades into the position. He then forced eight enemy soldiers to surrender to
him; nine others were found dead behind the hill. By his courage, gallantry, and intrepid action, Private
First Class WAGNER eliminated a serious obstacle in the path of his company’s advance.
COMPANY K
Private First Class, GEORGE J. CALDWELL, 34767036, Co. “K”, 358th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military
operations against an armed enemy. On 19 August 1944, in the vicinity the CHAMBOIS, FRANCE,
Private CALDWELL was serving has one member of a two-man rocket launcher team, advancing with
elements of the 358th Infantry Regiment against determined enemy resistance. When several enemy
tanks approached, the two men moved from position to a position exposed to enemy fire, and calmly
held their fire until the enemy came within close range. Expending only five rounds of ammunition,
they destroyed four tanks. The heroic actions of Private CALDWELL, and his companion, and their
courageous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of military forces of United States.
Captain PHILIP H. CARROLL, 0412189, Co. “K”, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry
Division, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against
armed enemy. On July 1944, in the vicinity of LES SABLONS, FRANCE, Company K., 3rd Battalion,
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