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 Captain (Infantry) Walter McKay Cushing (ASN: 0-890361), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving an Infantry Company of the 121st Infantry Regiment, Philippine Army, in action against enemy forces on 20 September 1942, while working among the Philippine Guerrilla Forces at Ilocos, Luzon, Philippine Islands. While leading a patrol to a hidden radio station in the mountains, Captain Cushing was attacked by a strong enemy unit. Realizing that his force could not otherwise escape, he voluntarily held the trail alone against the Japanese until the rest of the patrol could withdraw. Captain Cushing’s inspiring leadership and indomitable courage, reflected in his supreme sacrifice, were in accord with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.