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 First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Neil Joseph Doyle (ASN: 0-411469), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Chaplain with Headquarters, 169th Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Munda Airfield, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, from 9 July to 13 July 1943. During the attack on Munda Airfield, Chaplain Doyle accompanied the leading elements of an infantry company. The enemy was well dispersed in depth throughout the entire zone, concealed in trees and well Camouflaged pillboxes. All during the operations while under expose to intense hostile fire, Chaplain Doyle could be found constantly moving among the troops, encouraging the men in their efforts, aiding the casualties, and administering the church’s final rites to the mortally wounded. In the performance his humane, religious, and altruistic deeds, and at the supreme sacrifice of his life, Chaplain Doyle contributed immeasurable to the mental and physical welfare of his soldiers. Chaplain Doyle’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, the Chaplains Corps, and the United States Army.