Fred W. Dyer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Fred W. Dyer, 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-25 Medium Bomber in the 489th Bombardment Squadron, 340th Bombardment Group (M), NINTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 17 July 1943, against enemy targets in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Dyer 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.