Private First Class Reese's official Medal of Honor citation reads: He was engaged in the attack on the Paco Railroad Station, which was strongly defended by 300 determined enemy soldiers with machineguns and rifles, supported by several pillboxes, 3 20mm.
While making a frontal assault across an open field, his platoon was halted 100 yards from the station by intense enemy fire.
Although under constant enemy observation, the 2 men remained in this position for an hour, firing at targets of opportunity, killing more than 35 Japanese and wounding many more.
With their ammunition running low, the 2 men started to return to the American lines, alternately providing covering fire for each other as they withdrew.
By his gallant determination in the face of tremendous odds, aggressive fighting spirit, and extreme heroism at the cost of his life, Pfc.