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CITATION: GO 34 17 March 1945 (page 4)
MARVIN L. RISNES, 39193472, Sergeant, 508th Parachute
Infantry. For gallantry in action on 23 September 1944, near BERG EN DAL,
HOLLAND. Sergeant RISNES was a Squad Leader, Company "G", 508th Parachute
Infantry. Company
“G" was moving eastward from BERG EN DAL, HOLLAND, in an attack across the
ERLEKOM flatlands. About 1000 hours the unit came under heavy enemy
artillery fire followed by intense small arms and automatic weapons fire.
It was at this time that Sergeant RISNES noticed an enemy group, estimated
to be a squad, maneuvering to counterattack their exposed left
flank. Without hesitation, and with entire disregard for his own personal
safety, Sergeant RISNES launched a singlehanded attack on the maneuvering
element of the enemy. Employing his rifle and fragmentation hand grenades,
he killed six of the enemy and caused the remainder to withdraw. Sergeant
RISNES’ quick decision and unhesitating attack on the maneuvering element of
the enemy enabled his platoon to concentrate on their attack of the German
position until fire superiority could be gained and a successful assault
launched which resulted in the overrunning of the enemy position.
RISNES’ gallant action reflects great credit upon himself and the Airborne
forces of the United States Army. Entered service from Washington.
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