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 (Coast Artillery Corps) Herbert Edward Pace, Jr. (ASN: 0-22914), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Battery C, 1st Battalion, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps (Philippine Islands) in action against enemy forces on 28 April 1942, at Corregidor, Philippine Islands. On that date, Lieutenant Pace’s unit was still fighting on Corregidor when the Japanese directed an intense concentration of artillery fire on the antiaircraft battery at Fort Mills, putting it out of action. Although the order was given to withdraw from the position, Lieutenant Pace remained exposed to the heavy barrage and, through timing and spacing their movement with unerring judgement, he directed the evacuation of the gun crews to safety. When the action was over, Lieutenant Pace was found dead at his post, which he had refused to abandon until the last man had been successfully evacuated. First Lieutenant Pace’s outstanding leadership under fire saved the lives of many of his men and greatly aided in the heroic defense of Corregidor. His 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.