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The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Jewell Clyde Bruce (MCSN: 669078), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 18 August 1950. Corporal Bruce was a squad leader in a rifle platoon occupying a night defense position when the enemy suddenly launched a counterattack against his company’s sector. With absolute disregard for his own safety, he dashed from foxhole to foxhole in an area swept by enemy machine-gun fire, shouting encouragement as he rallied his disorganized squad. The determination of their leader to drive back the aggressors was instilled into his men as he led a charge against the point of enemy penetration. Assuming a forward position, he delivered accurate and destructive grenade volleys on the enemy as grenades were passed forward to him. His outstanding leadership and great courage contributed substantially to the successful counterassault that drove the enemy from the Obangi Ridge. In the course of this action, he gallantly gave his life for his country. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Corporal Bruce on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.

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