Loren B. Hillsinger

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Loren B. Hillsinger, Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving as Air Officer, attached to the H.M.S. CALPE, in action against enemy forces on 19 August 1942, during the Allied Raid on the French port of Dieppe. During bombardment of his vessel by enemy aircraft, Colonel Hillsinger’s foot was blown off by the bomb. Despite this severe injury he made his way to the S.C.B., where, though in great pain, he continued to act as aircraft lookout while lying on the deck. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Hillsinger 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.