(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 First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Henderson E. McPherson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 532d Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment, 2d Engineer Special Brigade (Separate), in support of the 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Lae, New Guinea, from 13 to 15 September 1943. First Lieutenant McPherson’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.