James M. Cushing

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James M. Cushing, Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces from 22 January 1944 through 23 March 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Cushing’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty 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.