LIEUTENANT COLONEL WESLEY R. ROSS, (then Second Lieutenant), 146th Engineer Combat Battalion, United States Army. For extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944 in France. Second Lieutenant Ross, commanding a demolition team, landed on the coast of France with the initial assault wave. Though subjected to heavy enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire Second Lieutenant Ross, completely disregarding his own safety, personally led his team in breaching the beach obstacles. While engaged in this mission Second Lieutenant Ross was wounded in the legs by enemy mortar fire. Through repeated efforts were made to evacuate him, Second Lieutenant Ross insisted upon remaining with his unit until a gap was cleared through the obstacles. The valor, devotion to duty and determined leadership displayed by Second Lieutenant Ross reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.

LTC Ross resides in Oregon.