(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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Randolph Bracey (ASN: 0-1324977), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Italy. At the start of his company’s attack on strongly-held enemy positions in and around Spaccasassi Creek, near Padiglione, Italy, on the night of 23 & 24 April 1944, Lieutenant Bracey led his platoon forward under intense artillery, mortar, and anti-tank gun fire which, after a short time, began to disorganize the platoon with casualties. Although it appeared the task was going to be impossible, Lieutenant Bracey refused to withdraw when orders were passed forward to do so. He vowed, “We’re supposed to take the draw and we will”. Second Lieutenant Bracey’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, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.