Fred T. Crimmins, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Fred T. Crimmins, Jr., First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in aerial combat while serving with the 19th Bombardment Group (H), FAR EAST Air Force, in action against enemy forces on 8 December 1941, at Clark Field in the Philippine Islands. During the Japanese bombardment of Clark Field on this date, First Lieutenant Crimmins was severely wounded in a valiant but vain attempt to save a B-17 from destruction on the ground. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Crimmins on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Far East Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.

Office of the Department Commander, South West Pacific Command, General Orders No. 2 (1942)