(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 (Field Artillery) Joseph R. McDonald (ASN: 0-425492), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 343d Field Artillery Battalion, 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces north of Avril, France, on 8 September 1944. First Lieutenant McDonald’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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.