Robert C. Curtis

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Robert C. Curtis (0-424716), Captain (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 P-51 Fighter Airplane in the 2d Fighter Squadron, 52d Fighter Group, FIFTEENTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 8 July 1944, in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. On this date Captain Curtis shot down three German ME-109 fighter aircraft in a single engagement. Captain Curtis’ unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.