Francis E. Herres

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis E. Herres (0-542753), Flight Officer, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a member of the crew of a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 529th Bombardment Squadron, 380th Bombardment Group (H), FIFTH Air Force (Attached to RAAF), while participating in a bombing mission enemy ground targets during World War II. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Flight Officer Herres on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces.