- SURNAME
Masny
- FORENAME
Otto
- UNIT
2 Ranger Bn (Company F)
- RANK
Captain
- NUMBER
0-1283639
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Normandy 1944
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
resided Illinois
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : 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 Captain (Infantry) Otto Masny (ASN: 0-1283639), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding Company F, 2d Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Captain Masny led his company in the face of heavy enemy fire on to the beach at "H" hour on D-Day. Although wounded in this initial landing, he refused to be evacuated and remained with his company on the narrow and insecure beachhead. Captain Masny's action was an example to his men and inspired them to put down three enemy counterattacks. A few days later, still refusing to be evacuated, he voluntarily, despite continuous enemy machine gun fire, led a patrol which destroyed an enemy ammunition dump. Captain Masny's intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/22420
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