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 Technician Fifth Grade James R. Tucker (ASN: 35150159), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in Tunisia, on 26 November 1942. Technician Fifth Grade Tucker saw another tank from his company disabled by enemy fire and the crew members were forced to abandon it and expose themselves to direct fire of the enemy. Just as he drew near in an attempt to rescue them, his own tank was struck by enemy fire and he was killed. Technician Fifth Grade Tucker’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 1st Armored Division, and the United States Army.