James H. Cameron
Born:
Home Town: Beauregard Parish, Louisiana
Status: KIA
Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 November 1942, in North Africa. Second Lieutenant Cameron's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 35 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James H. Cameron (0-1284286), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with