(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 First Lieutenant (Cavalry) Henry D. Mark (ASN: 0-359858), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 26th Cavalry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), in action against enemy forces on 24 December 1941, in the Philippine Islands. As Japanese tanks advanced on American forces near Binalonan, Lieutenant Mark led an attack that forced the enemy to draw back. Then he advanced across an open rice field carrying grenades to further imped the enemy attack when he was killed by a Japanese machine gunner in a tree. First Lieutenant Mark’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 and the United States Army.