Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

Company I, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army (Company I, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army)

Second Lieutenant Glenn E. Rugh, 01321952, Company 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.

Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 28 (1945).