RESTRICTED

GO No 17 Hq 82d Abn Div APO 469 U S Array 15 Feb '45 (cont'd)

MARVIN RISNES, 39193472, Sergeant, 508th Parachute Infantry. For heroic conduct in action on 26 December 1944 near ***, BELGIUM. Sergeant RISNES, Squad Leader, Company "G", was manning an outpost approximately 300 yards in front of the MLR when the enemy launched an attack from the left and to the rear of his positions. Seeing that the outpost was in danger of being surrounded, Sergeant RISNES was ordered to withdraw, but by the time he was ready to displace, a platoon of the enemy was [illegible] his position and the MLR, Without hesitation, Sergeant RISNES [illegible] six men and attacked, .and prevented the -enemy from spreading [any further?] to the right. Sergeant RISNES and- his squad killed seventeen Germans and wounded three in their attack. Sergeant RISNES’ coolness and determination while surrounded, and his decisive action resulted in severe casualties to the enemy . Sergeant RISNES' actions reflect great credit upon himself and upon the Airborne Forces of the United States Army. Entered military service from PEQUOT LAKE, MINNESOTA.