(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Infantry) James K. Fitzpatrick (ASN: 0-1290056), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 121st Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 November 1944, in Germany. First Lieutenant Fitzpatrick led his company in an attack against a heavily fortified town. After he had led his men toward strong enemy positions at the outskirts of the town, his men were pinned down by an intense enemy artillery barrage. Realizing that disastrous losses would result if the men remained in their positions, First Lieutenant Fitzpatrick moved across the entire company front, encouraging his men and urging them to follow him. His men, inspired by the courageous action of their leader, launched an attack which overran the enemy positions and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy forces. First Lieutenant Fitzpatrick’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 8th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.