Augustus R. Patrick, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Augustus R. Patrick, Jr., Staff 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-24 Heavy Bomber in the 513th Bombardment Squadron, 376th Bombardment Group (H), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 31 January 1943, against enemy targets in the North African Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Patrick on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 9th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.