Alvar A. Liimatainen

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Alvar A. Liimatainen (16020712), 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 93d Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group (H), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in bombing missions on 6 and 7 August 1942, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Area of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Liimatainen 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.