Horace CLAUDE CHARLES Newnham

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Horace Claude Charles Newnham, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal British Army, for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy while serving with the Army of the United States. Near Sidi Nsir, Tunisia, on 26 February 1943, Colonel Newnham so conducted the defense of his position against overwhelming odds that the delay caused the action to be ultimately influenced in our favor. His heroic and fearless behavior, and disregard for his own safety were an inspiration to his troops, and reflect the highest traditions of the military service.