Wilbert R. Burns

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Wilbert R. Burns, Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as the Member of the Crew of a Troop Transport Aircraft in the 21st Troop Carrier Squadron, 374th Troop Carrier Group, FAR EAST Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 19 February 1942, in the Southwest Pacific War Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Burns 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.