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 Staff Sergeant Lester Lyman Boswell (ASN: 16040662), United States Army, for heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy at Carthage, Tunisia, on 23 April 1943. During an important flanking move by his company, Staff Sergeant Boswell placed himself in the forefront of his platoon, and under heavy enemy fire, led and inspired them in the advance. By skillful maneuvering he worked his way to the enemy’s rear, opened fire on them causing many casualties and routing the remainder. He immediately rallied his men and led them in pursuit of the fleeting enemy, all of whom were either killed or captured. During this action, Staff Sergeant Boswell was mortally wounded. His extreme daring, devotion to duty and high courage were such an inspiration to the command, that to him belongs a large part of the credit for his company’s success in the attack.