Kenneth W. Eather

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Kenneth W. Eather, Brigadier, Australian Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan campaign, 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. As Commander 25th Infantry Brigade, Australian Army, Brigadier Eather displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan campaign.