(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Private William C. Hamby (ASN: 19015756), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Quartermaster Detachment, 1st Provisional Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Divison, in action against enemy forces on 29 December 1941, at Fort Mills, Corregidor, Philippine Islands. Beneath the relentless hail of bombs in a Japanese air attack, Private Hamby drove nurses and wounded to the hospital and went back again and again to bring in more of the wounded. He made seven trips in all. Private Hamby’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.