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 General Edmund Francis Herring, Australian Imperial Force, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in New Guinea, during the Papuan Campaign, 23 July 1942 to 8 January 1943. As Commander, New Guinea Force, Lieutenant General Herring displayed extraordinary courage, marked efficiency and precise execution of operations during the Papuan Campaign. The intrepidity and unselfish devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant General Herring reflect highest credit upon himself and the Allied Forces.