James W. Workman
Home Town: Bexar County, Texas
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 32 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to James W. Workman (0-271492), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 127th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 24 December 1942, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Captain Workman’s outstanding leadership, 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 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.