Marcus Heim
CITATION:
FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM FACING THE ENEMY on June 6, 1944 near Ste. Mère-Eglise, France. Private Heim, assistant bazooka gunner, was in a position near the bridge on the Merderet River facing the enemy who was occupying the other side. This position was under the fire of individual and collective weapons, artillery, mortars and tanks. After an artillery preparation, the enemy launched an infantry attack supported by three tanks on the bridge. In spite of the withdrawal of a part of the elements holding the bridge, Private Heim stood at his position, waiting for the tanks to approach from about thirty yards. In spite of intense firing, Private Heim left his secure defensive position place and started to open fire with his gunner, destroying successively the three enemy tanks. The gallantry, the sense of the mission, and the daring displayed by Private Heim are to his honor and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces. (1)