Bernard L. Anderson
U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 9 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Bernard L. Anderson, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy on the ground from 9 April 1943 through 1 April 1945, in the Philippine islands. Lieutenant Colonel Anderson distinguished himself while serving with Philippine Guerilla Forces, in actions against enemy Japanese Forces. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
