Christian I. Herron

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Christian I. Herron (0-406130), First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an Officer of a B-26 Medium Bomber in the 19th Bombardment Squadron, 22d Bombardment Group (M), FAR EAST Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission against enemy targets during World War II. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Herron on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.