James Willie Farmer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James Willie Farmer, First Lieutenant (Cavalry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Executive Officer, Troop C, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized), in action against enemy forces on 7 and 8 March 1945, in the vicinity of Altenahr, Germany. First Lieutenant Farmer’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.