THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 30, 1942 

* First World War II "Medal of Honor" given 
* Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger Jr.
* Hero for actions at the Battle of Bataan 
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater  

The top of the front page has two photos headed: "Dies A Hero" Also a one column heading: "M'ARTHUR OFFICER HONORED BY NATION" with subhead. (see images) 
Much more reporting on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

Background: The posthumous presentation of the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Alexander "Sandy" Nininger on January 29, 1942, stands as a pivotal moment of American wartime morale, marking the first time the nation's highest military award was bestowed for heroism following the attack on Pearl Harbor. At a time when the United States was reeling from the rapid Japanese advance across the Pacific, Nininger’s extraordinary gallantry during the Battle of Bataan—where he voluntarily joined a front-line unit, sustained three separate wounds, and engaged in desperate hand-to-hand combat until his death—offered a grieving public a tangible symbol of American resolve. By personally awarding the medal to Nininger’s father, President Franklin D. Roosevelt transformed a tactical act of bravery into a national rallying cry, cementing the "Philippine Scouts"' legacy and establishing a standard of "conspicuous gallantry" that would define the American spirit throughout the remainder of World War II.