Prescillano Velasco

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Prescillano Velasco (0-888152), Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 14th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 4 November 1942, in the Philippine Islands. Second Lieutenant Velasco’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, his unit, and the United States Army.