(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 (Armor) Richard James Monihan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 46th Armored Infantry Battalion, 5th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Mortree, France, on 13 August 1944. First Lieutenant Monihan dashed to rescue a wounded man from a knocked-out tank and, while he stood on the tank pulling him out, a second direct hit threw both men to the ground. Nevertheless, First Lieutenant Monihan carried his wounded comrade 300 yards through machine gun fire to safety, firing his carbine with one hand and killing two Germans on the way. Then, while rushing for medical aid, he captured 13 more. First Lieutenant Monihan’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 5th Armored Division, and the United States Army.