Herbert E. Pace, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Herbert E. Pace, Jr. (0-022914), First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 28 April 1942, in the Philippine Islands. First Lieutenant Pace’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, 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.