Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company A, 2nd Ranger Battalion, Provisional Ranger Group, V Corps, First Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

June 20th, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Overlord

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 2d Ranger Infantry Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 7 June 1944, in France. While advancing as the point of a column into a village, Private First Class Dreher met point blank machine gun fire. Without hesitation he moved forward and destroyed this enemy machine gun. He continued to move into the village and was suddenly subjected to a barrage of enemy mortar and small arms fire. He engaged the enemy in this uneven fire fight, killing two enemy riflemen and remained at this advanced position until the enemy withdrew. Private First Class Dreher's heroic action, 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."

Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 28 (June 20, 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)