Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 6th, 1945

"For gallantry in action on Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 12 April 1942. When a battery position was subjected to heavy Japanese artillery and aerial bombardment, several me were wounded and buildings and ammunition set afire. With no thought of his personal safety, Lieutenant Pace, Battery C. 60th Coast Artillery (Antiaircraft) Regiment, 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, Lieutenant Pace rendered invaluable aid to the gallant defenses of Corregidor."

By Command of General MacArthur: R. K. Sutherland, Lieut. General, United States Army, Chief of Staff.

General Orders No. 234 (posthumously awarded)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 14th, 1945

"For extraordinary heroism in action on Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 28 April 1942. When the enemy directed an intense artillery concentration at the antiaircraft battery on Fort Mills, putting it out of action, the order was given to withdraw from the position, but Lieutenant Pace, Battery C. 60th Coast Artillery (Antiaircraft) Regiment, remained exposed to the heavy barrage, and with utter disregard for his own safety, directed the evacuation of the gun crews to safety, timing and spacing their movement with unerring judgement. When the action was over, he was found dead at his post which he had refused to abandon union last man had been successfully evacuated. By his coolness and outstanding leadership under fire at the cost of his life, Lieutenant Pace aided in saving the lives of many of his comrades and set an inspiring example of courage during the heroic defense of Corregidor."

By Command of General MacArthur: R. K. Sutherland, Lieut. General, United States Army, Chief of Staff.

Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 255 (posthumously awarded)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)