(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 Captain (Cavalry) Joseph Quilliam Tuck, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving as Communications Officer with Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces at Los Negros Island, Admiralty Group, on 1 March 1944. Captain Tuck had been caught by fire from an enemy bunker while he was laying wire for the command post communications. While thus engaged he had observed a wounded photographer in front of the pill-box and it was while dragging the wounded man to safety that he was severely wounded. After being hit, Captain Tuck caught a grenade thrown by the enemy and tossed it back into the pill-box greatly assisting in the eventual destruction of the Japanese position. Captain Tuck’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 1st Cavalry Division, and the United States Army.