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 Major General Edwin Davies Patrick (ASN: 0-4903), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 March 1945, in the Philippine Islands. Assuming command of the 6th Infantry Division at Cape Sansapor, New Guinea, he rapidly completed the occupation and consolidation of this vital stepping stone to the Philippine Islands. On being alerted for the Luzon operation, he brought the Division to a high peak of combat efficiency, perfected coordinated plans for its movement and led it ashore in a successful assault landing. For more than two months he fought and maneuvered his Division in a continuous and aggressive offensive in the face of determined enemy resistance. His conduct of these operations was uniformly characterized by sound judgment, vigorous personal leadership, and skillful utilization of the combined arms. In his determination to carry the battle to the enemy he courageously and repeatedly disregarded his own safety, and was personally directing an attack when mortally wounded by enemy machine gun fire. He exemplified the finest type of American leadership. His determination, aggressiveness and high degree of professional skill contributed outstandingly to the success of operations in the Southwest Pacific. Major General Patrick’s inspiring leadership, 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 6th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.