Franklin O. Christianson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Franklin O. Christianson, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as an Officer on a B-24 Heavy Bomber in the 515th Bombardment Squadron, 376th Bombardment Group (H), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission against enemy targets in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Christianson 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.