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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    114th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 23, 1942

    Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 4 (January 10, 1943)

    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 Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) James Dewey Doughtie, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 114th Engineer Combat Battalion, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Buna, New Guinea, on 23 December 1942. When a bridge was needed for the passage of tanks into enemy positions, Lieutenant Doughtie led his platoon to the site selected and remained there directing the work of his men until the job was done, although he was under constant enemy fire. His courageous example was an inspiration to the determined efforts put forth by his men. Second Lieutenant Doughtie’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, I Corps, and the United States Army.