Francis E. Dubisher

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis E. Dubisher (0-1699047), 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-47 Fighter Airplane in the 41st Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 15 August 1943, in the Southwest Pacific Area. On this date Captain Dubisher shot down three enemy aircraft in a single engagement. Captain Dubisher’s unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.