(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 Major (Corps of Engineers) William Andrew Richards (ASN: 0-393258), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Executive Officer of the 112th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1121st Engineer Combat Group (Separate), FIRST U.S. Army, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. Major Richards’ 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 and the United States Army.