Daniel T. Roberts

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Daniel T. Roberts (0-426977), Captain (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 P-39 Fighter Airplane in the 433d Fighter Squadron, 475th Fighter Group, FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces on 2 November 1943. Captain Roberts’ unquestionable valor in aerial combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.