Carl E. Dolk

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Carl E. Dolk, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while during and aerial Photo Reconnaissance mission in July 1944. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Dolk 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.