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 First Class Fred Henry Bucholz (ASN: 36368645), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Kwajalein Island, on 4 February 1944. When his Infantry platoon leader was hit by an enemy bullet and fell in an area exposed to accurate enemy fire, Private First Class Bucholz left his own covered position and rushed into the exposed area, dragging the officer to the security of a shall hole. Shortly thereafter, the advance was stopped by heavy fire coming from one end of a large blockhouse. An arrangement of pillboxes to the left prevented any movement around the left flank and forced the attacking troops into a direct frontal attack on the enemy position. Sizing up the situation, Private Bucholz ran over the open ground between the front lines and the blockhouse and threw a hand grenade into the opening. He was killed as he moved away from the opening in an effort to cover it with his rifle fire. His gallant and fearless action contributed greatly to the success of the attack. Private First Class Bucholz’s 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 7th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.