Frederick C. Eaton, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Frederick C. Eaton, Jr., Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Pilot of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 301st Bombardment Group (H), FIFTEENTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission during World War II against enemy targets in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Eaton on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 15th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.