Allan J. Sewart, Jr.
Home Town: Cameron County, Texas
Status: KIA
U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 12 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Allan J. Sewart, Jr., Major (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 B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 26th Bombardment Squadron, 11th Bombardment Group (H), THIRTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 12 October 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Area of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Major Sewart on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 13th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.
