William K. Doherty
Home Town: Pierce County, Washington
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Air Force
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to William K. Doherty (0-411462), Major (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 750th Bombardment Squadron, 457th Bombardment Group (H), EIGHTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 6 February 1945, against enemy targets in in the European Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Doherty on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
Authority: ABMC