The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Sergeant Harold Lee Finney (ASN: 18006722), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Weapons Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces near Kamansi, Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 22 November 1944. When a cavalry patrol encountered strong enemy resistance in rugged terrain, Sergeant Finney, a squad leader, was ordered to move his men, reinforced by light machine guns, to the right flank of the main body of troops in order to deliver enfilade fire on the enemy. While proceeding to the new position the squad was forced to cross open terrain. Here they were pinned to the ground by a heavy concentration of fire. Realizing the extreme danger of remaining in this position, Sergeant Finney ordered his men to deploy, while he remained to cover their withdrawal. This maneuver enabled his troops to reach cover safely and thereafter to complete their mission, but the efforts of Sergeant Finney in their behalf drew intense fire in which he was killed. Through outstanding heroism in giving his life for his men, he made possible the advance of his patrol. Sergeant Finney’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.