Charles T. Reeves
South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 19 (1942)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles T. Reeves, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 7th Bombardment Group (H), TENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 19 January 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Technical Sergeant Reeves on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 10th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
