James D. Doughtie

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James D. Doughtie, Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 114th Engineer Combat Battalion, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Buna, New Guinea, on 23 December 1942. When a bridge was needed for the passage of tanks into enemy positions, Lieutenant Doughtie, with complete disregard for his own safety, directed the work of his men. His courageous example, under constant and intense enemy fire was an inspiration in keeping with the finest traditions of service to our country.