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 Technical Sergeant James T. Chapman (ASN: 32232577), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 7 March 1945. On that date, Sergeant Chapman manned an anti-tank gun against attacking enemy tanks near Lampaden, Germany. He courageously held his position under heavy fire until his ammunition was exhausted, then obtained a rocket launcher and continued the fight from a nearby house. He knocked out four German tanks with rocket fire, then organized a squad and led them in a fierce assault against attacking infantry who had infiltrated into adjacent buildings. Inspired by Sergeant Chapman’s bold leadership, the squad eliminated the entire enemy group. The fearless determination and courageous devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Chapman exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.