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 Lieutenant Colonel Henry Charles Bazeley, British Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces at Lingen, Germany, on 6 April 1945. An artillery officer of unusual professional and tactical proficiency, Lieutenant Colonel Bazeley was in command of the 7th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, during the operations against Lingen. Having been largely responsible for the production of the Fire Plan, he took a part in the subsequent action which was largely responsible for the success of the attack. His guidance and assistance in artillery matters were superior and of immeasurable to the command.