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 Master Sergeant [then Sergeant] Vincente Villamor (ASN: 6611365), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company H, 2d Battalion, 57th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against enemy forces at Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 15 January 1942. Master Sergeant Villamor penetrated into the enemy’s main line of resistance, broke up its concentration, and frustrated a possible attack by the enemy. Without regard for his own safety, standing amid the heavy hostile fire, he engaged over a hundred of the foe, holding them at bay with the skillful firing of his rifle until reinforcements arrived. Through his courage and heroic determination, Master Sergeant Villamor relieved his company from the danger of a surprise mass attack by enemy forces. Master Sergeant Villamor’s extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army.