(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Jack M. Binns (ASN: 20634431), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 26 November 1942 to 11 December 1942, in the vicinity Cape Endaiadere, New Guinea. Private Binns crawled into enemy machine gun and sniper fire to drag a wounded comrade to safety. When on a second volunteer watch, to relive men overcome by heat, Private Binns was killed by a sniper. His extraordinary heroism, 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.