(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 (Corps of Engineers) Charles Myers Smith, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the Philippine Guerrilla Forces, in action against enemy forces at Mindanao, Philippine Islands, from 13 February 1943 through 20 July 1943. Captain Smith infiltrated from Australia to Mindanao aboard the submarine U.S.S. Tambor to assess the organization of guerrilla forces on it and other islands, and to set up a system of coastal watchers, an in particular to establish a coast watching station at Davao. The stations he helped to set up were a key element in fostering of the guerrilla movement in the Philippine Islands. Captain Smith’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 and the United States Army.