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 Private First Class James O. Bird (ASN: 36976263), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Luxembourg, on 26 December 1944. On that date, Private Bird’s company was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun fire emanating from a thickly wooded area. Exhibiting fearless courage, Private Bird exposed himself to draw fire, located the enemy positions and killed the gunners with rifle fire. As subsequent enemy soldiers attempted to man the guns he coolly picked them off, killing a total of fifteen German soldiers and allowing his company to continue the advance. Private First Class Bird’s cool, heroic actions and unswerving devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.