Ennis Clement Whitehead

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ennis Clement Whitehead, Brigadier General (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of V Bomber Command, FIFTH Air Force, while participating in bombing missions during the period from 23 July 1942 through 8 January 1943, against enemy targets in the Southwest Pacific Area of Operations. The gallant leadership, personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Brigadier General Whitehead 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.