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 Captain (Infantry) Kemble Tucker (ASN: 0-1011068), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 36th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 5 March 1945, in Germany. Captain Tucker displayed outstanding tactical skill and fearless leadership in the attack on an enemy town. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Captain Tucker, while under constant heavy enemy fire, courageously led the assault on strongly fortified enemy positions. He was forced to change tanks twice when they were disabled by enemy fire as he was leading the attack. Upon dismounting from the second knocked out tank Captain Tucker was killed by enemy small arms fire. The men of his command, inspired by this outstanding exhibition of bravery and daring, continued the attack and successfully achieved their objective. The intrepidity, fortitude, initiative and loyalty demonstrated by this courageous officer in the performance of his duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Armored Division, and the United States Army.