Arthur J. Fotch, Jr.
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Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 67 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Arthur J. Fotch, Jr., Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 182d Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action against enemy forces on 21 November 1942. Private First Class Fotch’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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.