The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Field Artillery) Felix Paul Settlemire (ASN: 0-408539), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Sedjenane, Tunisia, on 23 April 1943. While in command of a small observation party, Captain Settlemire was surrounded by enemy troops. Still alert to opportunity even beyond his predicament, he noticed that the Regimental Commander and his observation party had been captured. With bold initiative and acute judgment, regardless of his own safety, he escaped and contacted a nearby platoon. Then heroically inspiring all under him, shouting encouragement, he proceeded ahead of the platoon, under heavy machine gun fire and hand grenades. His efforts were responsible for the rescue of the regimental commander and his party. Captain Settlemire’s initiative and epic heroism were a profound inspiration to all who saw him. His outstanding leadership, 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, the 9th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.