JAMES, Willy F., Jr.
	PERSONALIA   Name:  James, Willy F., Jr. Date of birth:  March 18th, 1920 (Kansas City, United States) Date of death:  April 8th, 1945 Buried on:  Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Nationality:  American       MEDAL OF HONOR - ARMY (MOH) Rank: Private First Class Awarded on: January 13th, 1997 Action: Citation: For extraordinary heroism in action on 7 April 1945 near Lippoldsberg, Germany. As lead scout during a manoeuver to secure and expand a vital bridgehead, Private First Class James was the first to draw enemy fire. He was pinned down for over an hour, during which time he observed enemy positions in detail. Returning to his platoon, he assisted in working out a new plan of manoeuver. He then led a squad in the assault, accurately designating targets as he advanced, until he was killed by enemy machine gun fire while going to the aid of his fatally wounded platoon leader. Private First Class James' fearless, self-assigned actions, coupled with his diligent devotion to duty exemplified the finest traditions of the Armed Forces. Details: Presented to next of kin         DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)         PURPLE HEART         Provide alterations or additional information Picture source:   - Hans Molier, The Netherlands Information source(s):   - American Battle Monuments Commision - Strijdbewijs - www.army.mil