James C. Bright, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to James C. Bright, Jr., Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces during an air mission in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations during World War II. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Bright on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.