Thomas Blamey

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sir Thomas Blamey, General, Australian Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942, to 8 January 1943. As Commander, Allied Land Forces, Southwest Pacific Area, General Blarney displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign.