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 Sergeant Leroy C. Anderson (ASN: 36201460), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 192d Tank Battalion, Provisional Tank Group, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Bagac, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on 3 February 1942. Sergeant Anderson destroyed Japanese machinegun nests with a small group of tanks deploying through heavy jungle country in the Philippine Islands. When his tank was demolished, Sergeant Anderson’s crew proceeded on foot and continued to fight with rifles and hand grenades. His actions enabled U.S. Infantry to advance and reestablish a broken line on the Bataan Peninsula during the early months of the war. Sergeant Anderson’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 and the United States Army.