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 Major General Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright, IV (ASN: 0-2131), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General, Northern Luzon Force, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces on Bataan, Philippine Islands, from 21 December 1941 through 5 January 1942. General Wainwright commanded the northern front and General Albert M. Jones commanded the southern sector. Opposed by forces which were greatly superior in numbers, the troops under General Wainwright and General Jones fought delaying actions, slowly falling back and finally uniting their forces in Pampanga Province. By particularly skillful tactics they were able to escape being caught in a large-scale pincers movement executed by the Japanese. Subsequently, the combined forces withdrew to Bataan Province where the troops of both officers have been in practically continuous action. Major General Wainwright’s intrepid leadership, 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.