James E. Pearce

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James E. Pearce, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infanry Division, in action against enemy forces on 29 March 1945. Sergeant Pearce’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, the 44th Infanry Division, and the United States Army.