Altus L. Arnold

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Altus L. Arnold (39079424), Private First Class, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 440th Ordnance Company (Aviation), in ground action against enemy forces from 3 to 10 May 1942, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. Private First Class Arnold’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.