Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician Fifth Grade

Unit:

Medical Detachment, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Medical Detachment, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

By direction of the President and under the provisions of Sec. I, Cir. 32, Hq. ETO US Army, 20 Mar. 1944, as amended by Sec. I, Cir. 56, Hq. ETO US Army, 27 May 1944, a Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to: Almon N. Conger, Jr., 39457112, Medical Department, Medical Detachment, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, United States Army for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations on 26 February 1945 in Germany. In the face of heavy enemy small arms fire and with complete disregard for his personal safety, Technician Conger, a surgical technician, voluntarily left the comparative safety of his shelter to administer first aid to the wounded. While so engaged he was wounded in the back but despite his own wound, Technician Conger, in order to further protect the wounded, lay between them and the grazing fire. The extraordinary heroism and courageous actions of Technician Conger reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from Washington.

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 129 (1945).
The action took place near the German village Hilfarth in the Rhine Province.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)