James R. N. Weaver

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James R. N. Weaver, Brigadier General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with a Provisional Tank Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 2 February 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Brigadier General Weaver’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, his unit, and the United States Army.

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