Elmer L. Drier

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Elmer L. Drier, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with the 23d Bombardment Squadron, 5th Bombardment Group (H), during the Japanese aerial attack on Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii, on 7 December 1941. Master Sergeant Drier, conspicuous for bravery, was present at the hangar throughout the entire raid, assisting in salvaging of airplane parts. Master Sergeant Drier’s actins during the attack helped to save large numbers of airplanes from destruction by fire.

Authority: “Heroes of Pearl Harbor”, Donald K. & Helen L. Ross