Pace Herbert Edward, Jr.

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Herbert Edward, Jr. Pace is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

West Point Philippines Defense Memorial

Name:

Herbert Edward, Jr. Pace

Rank:

First Lieutenant

Serial Number:

O-22914

Unit:

60th Coast Artillery Regiment

Date of Death:

1942-04-28

State:

Texas

Cemetery:

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines

Plot:

Row:

Grave:

179

Decoration:

Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Purple Heart

Comments:

Herbert Edward Pace Jr. was born on March 19, 1918, in Panama. He was the son of Herbert Edward Pace Sr. and Leila Nye Bateman Pace. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, Class of 1940. He served in the 60th Coast Artillery Regiment as a First Lieutenant during World War II.

1Lt Pace was Killed in Action on April 28, 1942, during the defense of the Philippine Islands. He is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Coast Artillery Corps) Herbert Edward Pace, Jr. (ASN: 0-22914), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C, 60th Cost Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action against the enemy on Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 12 April 1942. When a battery position was subjected to heavy Japanese artillery and aerial bombardment, several men were wounded and buildings and ammunition set afire. With no thought of his personal safety, First Lieutenant Pace voluntarily left his place of cover and calmly supervised the treatment and evacuation of casualties although enemy artillery shells continued to fall in the area. He then extinguished fires throughout the area and saved valuable supplies and equipment from destruction. Later, when the battery was again shelled and bombed, causing many casualties and further damage, he repeated his heroic actions, aiding the wounded and extinguishing ammunition fires. By his unhesitating courage, inspiring leadership, and devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Pace rendered invaluable aid to the gallant defenses of Corregidor. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Source of information: www.findagrave.com, alumni.westpointaog.org, valor.militarytimes.com