(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 Maurice Louis Levy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 163d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Sanananda, New Guinea, on 19 and 20 January 1943. Private Levy killed 25 Japanese soldiers with his rifle after his platoon had been pinned down by heavy fire. He killed the first six enemy during the night and, after dawn, killed 19 more from his position in a crotch formed by two trees. He then managed to crawl back to Allied lines despite four wounds. His deadly shooting was a deciding factor in weakening enemy resistance and made possible the successful advance of our forces. Private Levy’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, the 41st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.